Clinical Organ System Exam 4 (Final): Nervous System Quiz

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1.

Which part of the eye translates light waves into nerve impulses?
- A.
  
  Retina
- B.
  
  Cornea
- C.
  
  Sclera
- D.
  
  Lens
- E.
  
  Vitreous humour
2.

Which of the following parts of the brain controls personality and speech?
- A.
  
  Temporal Lobe
- B.
  
  Frontal Lobe
- C.
  
  Occipital Lobe
- D.
  
  Parietal Lobe
3.

Which of the following parts of the brain receives sensory inputs of temperature, pressure, touch, and muscle control, and is responsible for interpretation of language?
- A.
  
  Temporal Lobe
- B.
  
  Frontal Lobe
- C.
  
  Occipital Lobe
- D.
  
  Parietal Lobe
4.

Which of the following parts of the brain is the center for hearing, smell, and language input?
- A.
  
  Temporal Lobe
- B.
  
  Frontal Lobe
- C.
  
  Occipital Lobe
- D.
  
  Parietal Lobe
5.

Which of the following parts of the brain is the primary area for interpretation of visual stimuli?
- A.
  
  Temporal Lobe
- B.
  
  Frontal Lobe
- C.
  
  Occipital Lobe
- D.
  
  Parietal Lobe
6.

The peripheral nervous system is arranged into which of the following?
- A.
  
  12 cranial nerves only
- B.
  
  31 cranial nerves only
- C.
  
  12 spinal nerves only
- D.
  
  31 spinal nerves only
- E.
  
  31 cranial nerves and 12 spinal nerves
- F.
  
  12 cranial nerves and 31 spinal nerves
7.

The central nervous system (CNS) includes the ___.
- A.
  
  Sensory organs only
- B.
  
  Brain only
- C.
  
  Spinal cord only
- D.
  
  Brain and spinal cord only
- E.
  
  Brain, spinal cord, and sensory organs
8.

The thalamus and hypothalamus can be found in which region of the brain?
- A.
  
  Diencephalon
- B.
  
  Cerebrum
- C.
  
  Cerebellum
- D.
  
  Brain stem
9.

Otitis media, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease are all disorders that affect the ___.
- A.
  
  Ear
- B.
  
  Eye
- C.
  
  Brain
- D.
  
  Spinal cord
- E.
  
  CNS
- F.
  
  PNS
10.

The brain stem includes which of the following structures?
- A.
  
  Midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
- B.
  
  Cerebrum and cerebellum
- C.
  
  Corpus callosum septum, and fornix
- D.
  
  Thalamus and hypothalamus
11.

The primary function of the nervous system is to ___.
- A.
  
  Maintain balance and receive sounds
- B.
  
  Receive visual images by interpreting light
- C.
  
  Cushion the brain and spinal cord
- D.
  
  Receive and interpret stimuli in order to coordinate the body's response
12.

The autonomic nervous system is ___.
- A.
  
  Responsible for controlling voluntary actions
- B.
  
  Responsible for controlling involuntary actions
- C.
  
  Part of the CNS
- D.
  
  Unnecessary
13.

Which of the following is a disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by inflammation of the myelin sheath of neurons within the brain and spinal cord resulting in decreased nerve function?
- A.
  
  Epilepsy
- B.
  
  Multiple sclerosis
- C.
  
  Parkinson's disease
- D.
  
  Meniere's disease
14.

Which of the following is a disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by a deficiency in a neurotransmitter called dopamine and a progressive degeneration of nerve cells that control movement?
- A.
  
  Epilepsy
- B.
  
  Multiple sclerosis
- C.
  
  Parkinson's disease
- D.
  
  Meniere's disease
15.

A nerve impulse is a(n) ___.
- A.
  
  Electrical signal, characterized by an action potential only
- B.
  
  Chemical signal, characterized by the release of neurotransmitters only
- C.
  
  Electrochemical signal, characterized by both an action potential and the release of neurotransmitters
- D.
  
  Reflexive signal, characterized by a resting potential
16.

The peripheral nervous system does NOT include the ___.
- A.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
- B.
  
  Somatic nervous system
- C.
  
  Sensory organs
- D.
  
  Peripheral nerves
- E.
  
  Brain and spinal cord
17.

Sensory neurons carry impulses from ___.
- A.
  
  The sense organs to the spinal cord and brain
- B.
  
  The brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands
- C.
  
  The brain only
- D.
  
  The spinal cord only
- E.
  
  Sense organs, brain, and spinal cord
18.

Which of the following is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
- A.
  
  Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
- B.
  
  Central nervous system (CNS)
- C.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
- D.
  
  Somatic nervous system
- E.
  
  None of the answer choices are correct
19.

The majority of the brain is referred to as the ___.
- A.
  
  Cerebellum
- B.
  
  Diencephalon
- C.
  
  Cerebrum
- D.
  
  Brain stem
20.

In addition to hearing, the ear is responsible for ___.
- A.
  
  Maintaining balance
- B.
  
  Maintaining homeostasis
- C.
  
  Maintaining motor control
- D.
  
  Interpreting auditory signals
21.

These are also referred to as effectors because they carry signals away from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands.
- A.
  
  Sensory receptors
- B.
  
  Motor neurons
- C.
  
  Sensory neurons
- D.
  
  Interneurons
- E.
  
  Glia
22.

Which of the following is the correct pathway of a nerve impulse?
- A.
  
  Dendrite -> cell body -> axon -> axon terminal -> release of neurotransmitters -> synapse -> dendrite of receiving cell
- B.
  
  Axon -> axon terminal -> cell body -> dendrite -> release of neurotransmitters -> synapse -> axon of receiving cell
- C.
  
  Cell body -> dendrite -> axon -> axon terminal -> release of neurotransmitters -> synapse -> cell body of receiving cell
- D.
  
  Cell body -> axon terminal -> axon -> dendrite -> release of neurotransmitters -> synapse -> cell body of receiving cell
23.

The junction between two neurons, a neuron and a muscle fiber, or a neuron and a gland is called a(n) ___.
- A.
  
  Axon terminal
- B.
  
  Dendrite
- C.
  
  Neurotransmitter
- D.
  
  Sensory receptor
- E.
  
  Synapse
24.

The chemical that is released into the gap between neurons is called a(n) ___.
- A.
  
  Axon terminal
- B.
  
  Dendrite
- C.
  
  Neurotransmitter
- D.
  
  Sensory receptor
- E.
  
  Synapse
25.

Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT contribute to movement of the eye?
- A.
  
  Trochlear
- B.
  
  Occulomotor
- C.
  
  Abducens
- D.
  
  Trigeminal