Neuro Quiz

The three layers of the eye are:

• Sclera, Choroid, Retina

• Sclera, Retina, Vitreous

• Lacrimal, Conjuctiva, Retina

• Conjunctiva, Retina, Sclera

This disease involves a deterioration of the myelin sheath:

• macular degeneration

• multiple sclerosis

• meningitis

• muscular dystrophy

The purpose of the nervous system is to:

• produce hormones

• decode messages and regulate pain

• collect, process and respond to information

• to protect the body from outside sources of harm

The Diencephalon includes the following structures:

• ventricles and brain stem

• thalamus and hypothalamus

• cranial and spinal nerves

• brain and spinal cord

This lobe of the brain is responsible for sensory function such as pain, touch, hot/cold as well as spatial awareness:

• Cerebellum

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Frontal Lobe

This structure is part of the brain stem and impacts heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure:

• pons

• medulla oblongata

• midbrain

• thalamus

The middle layer of the meninges is the:

• Arachnoid Mater

• Dura Mater

• Alma Mater

• Pia Mater

The two divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System are:

• Autonomic and Immunotic

• Cranial and Spinal

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Autonomic and Somatic

Which of the following is true of the cranial nerves?

• There are 12 pairs, responsible for sending messages to the muscles/organs, and are a part of the CNS.

• There are 31 pairs and they are responsible for sending messages to the brain and are part of the CNS.

• There are 12 pairs and they are responsible for special senses, and are a part of the PNS.

• There are 31 pairs and they are responsible for special senses and are a part of the PNS.

Which of the following is NOT true of a cerebrovascular accident? Choose all that apply.

• Blood supply to the brain is interrupted.

• Symptoms may include: headache, one sided weakness, excessive energy and loss of hearing.

• The acronym to remember is Face.Arm.Cognition.Time.

• Symptoms include: headache, one sided weakness, slurred speech, vision changes.