Central Nervous System Quiz Review

Which of the following is the correct order of meninges from the outermost layer to the innermost layer?

• Arachnoid Mater, Pia Mater, Dura Mater

• Pia Mater, Arachnoid Mater, Dura Mater

• Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater, Pia Mater

• Dura Mater, Pia Mater, Arachnoid Mater

Which of the following statements is true about the tracts in the spinal cord?

• Ascending tracts carry info on motor neurons away from the brain while Descending tracts carry info on sensory neurons toward the brain

• Ascending tracts carry info on sensory neurons away from the brain while Descending tracts carry info on motor neurons toward the brain

• Ascending tracts carry info on motor neurons toward the brain while Descending tracts carry info on sensory neurons away from the brain

• Ascending tracts carry info on sensory neurons toward the brain while Descending tracts carry info on motor neurons away from the brain

Which type of reaction allows you to maintain your balance while standing?

• knee jerk

• withdrawal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is the name of the thin layer of gray matter on the outermost layer of the cerebrum that contains 75% of the neurons in the nervous system?

• corpus callosum

• convolutions

• cerebral cortex

• cerebellum

Which lobe is responsible for personality and behavior?

• frontal

• occipital

• temporal

• parietal

What disorder occurs when you brain is jarred against the skull?

• stroke

• Parkinson's disease

• Cerebral Palsy

• concussion

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for hearing?

• frontal

• occipital

• temporal

• parietal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for combining visual images with other sensory experiences? 

• frontal

• occipital

• parietal

• temporal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for using words to express thoughts?

• frontal

• occipital

• temporal

• parietal

This fissure divides the brain into hemispheres (front to back)

• longitudinal

• transverse