health quiz 5 review

The nerve cell of the body are called ​ (a)  

• neurons
• cerebrum
• brain stem
• spinal cord

the largest par of the brain consisting of two hemispheres is called the ​ (a)  

• cerebrum
• brain stem
• spinal cord
• frontal lobe

all fibers that connect the brain to the spinal cord​ (a)  

• brainstem
• occipital lobe
• cerebrum
• cerebral

the thick bundle of nerve fibers through which the brain communicates with the body is called ​ (a)  

• spinal cord
• brain stem
• back bone
• vertebrae

the prefix therm or thermo refers to ​ (a)  

• heat
• ice
• feeling

the nerve endings which are sensitive to chemicals are called​ (a)  

• chemo receptors
• thermo receptors
• mechanoreceptors

the neurons that transmit information regarding pain and the senses to the central nervous system are called

• sensory neurons

• neurotransmitters

• motor neurons

• inter neurons

the tough outermost layer of the eye (the white of the eye) is called

• retina

• iris

• cornea

• sclera

the thin layer of light sensitive nerve endings at the back of the eye is called the?

• retina

• sclera

• iris

• cornea

an abnormally shaped cornea may cause a focusing problem known as?

• astigmatism

• myopia

• hyperopia

• near sightedness