Quiz: Nervous System

Which type of neuron is responsible for gathering information about the environment?

• Afferent Neuron

• Efferent Neuron

• Interneuron

• Motor Neuron

What type of neuron is responsible for transmitting information from the limbs to the CNS?

• Afferent Neuron

• Efferent Neuron

• Interneuron

• Motor Neuron

What type of neuron is responsible for transmitting responses from the brain to the organs/limbs?

• Afferent Neuron

• Interneuron

• Motor Neuron

• Sensory Neuron

Which part of a neuron receives neurotransmitters from the synapse?

• Axon

• Cell Body

• Dendrite

• Myelin Sheath

Which part of a neuron serves as an insulating layer that allows faster transmission of electric impulses?

• Axon

• Cell Body

• Dendrite

• Myelin Sheath

True or False. Chemical signals are used by the neurons to communicate with one another while electric signals are used to transmit signals within a neuron.

• True

• False

True or False. The neurotransmitters received by the dendrite will allow the gated channels to close. This will enable ions to enter and exit the neuron generating an electric signal.

• True

• False

True or False. The nervous system is divided into two divisions - the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous System (neurons)

• True

• False

True or False. The somatic nervous system controls the skelatal muscles while the autonomic nervous system controls the smooth and cardiac muscles.

• True

• False

True or False. The pituitary gland serves as the connection between the nervous and the endocrine system. Thus, all the information gathered by the brain will be sent to the pituitary in order to activate a certain gland.

• True

• False

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