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Unit 3 Psychology - Nervous System

Science, Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

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Unit 3 Psychology - Nervous System
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons

axon

dendrites

myelin sheath

synapse

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A signal or messenger molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses

neuron

neurotransmitter

nerve

action potential

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What contains the nucleus of the neuron?

Terminal Bouton

Soma

Dendritic spine

Myelin Sheath

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the insulating membrane that surrounds parts of the axon that helps to protect & propagate action potential?

Axon
Dendrites
Node of Ranvier
Myelin Sheath

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are efferent nerves best described?

Nerves that originate in the periphery and carry signals to the spinal cord

Nerves that originate in the brain and carry signals to the spinals cord

Nerves that originate in the periphery and carry signals to the brain

Nerves that originate in the central nervous system and carry signals to the periphery

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A dog is startled by a gunshot. Which of the following sympathetic effects are most likely to occur?

Constriction of the pupils, increased heart rate, and urination

Dilation of the pupils, increased heart rate, and urination

Dilation of the pupils, increased heart rate, and lack of urination

Constriction of the pupils, decreased heart rate, and lack of urination

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The neurotransmitter norepinephrine stimulates fight or flight reactions in what system?

Parasympathetic system

Sensory neuron system

Somatic motor neuron system

Sympathetic system

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