Nervous System

The area of the brain most associated with coordination and balance is the:

• Cerebellum
• Hippocampus
• Amygdala
• Pons

The area of the brain most associated with forming memories is the:

• Cerebellum
• Hippocampus
• Amygdala
• Pons

The brain lobe controlling vision is the:

• Frontal
• Occipital
• Temporal
• Parietal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Autonomic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing are centred in the:

• Amygdala
• Brain Stem
• Cerebellum
• Limbic System

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The Circadian rhythm, or body clock, is controlled mostly by the:

• Amygdala
• SupraChiasmatic Nuclei
• Cerebellum
• Limbic System

The part of the neuron that conducts action potentials is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The part of the neuron that receives signals is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What causes the movement of vesicles towards the post-synaptic membrane?

• Influx of Ca++ 
• Influx of Na++
• Movement of K+ out of the cell
• Movement of Ca++ out of the cell

What molecule removes neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft?

• Acetylcholinesterase
• Dopamine
• GABA
• Acetylcholine