Nervous System Quiz

What is the function of parietal cells in the stomach?

• Produce bile

• Produce insulin

• Produce saliva

• Produce stomach acid

Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

• Somatic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

What is the function of the cerebellum in the hindbrain?

• Motor activity

• Regulation of breathing

• Alertness and sleep/wake cycle

• Balance and movement coordination

Which system is involved in the quick fight or flight response?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What is the main function of glial cells in the nervous system?

• Secreting hormones

• Regulating blood pressure

• Producing neurotransmitters

• Supporting cells

What is the resting potential of a neuron?

• -70 mv

• -50 mv

• -90 mv

• -30 mv

What event occurs when sodium floods inside the axon during an action potential?

• Resting potential

• Depolarization

• Hyperpolarization

• Repolarization

What is the function of neurotransmitters in the synapse between neurons?

• Maintain resting potential

• Regulate blood-brain barrier

• Signal the neighboring neuron

• Produce myelin sheath

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in rest and digest?

• Central nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

What is the main function of the midbrain in the brain?

• Regulation of breathing

• Motor activity

• Balance and movement coordination

• Alertness and sleep/wake cycle