Central Nervous System Final Assessment

The part of a neuron that receives information.

• Axon
• Synapse
• Myelin sheath
• Dendrite

This part of the neuron contains the nucleus.

• nucleus
• soma or cell body
• dendrite
• axon

The axon carries...

• blood flow
• muscle contractions
• nerve impulses
• digestive enzymes

This protects the nerve impulse (signal) from becoming weak.

• Neurotransmitter
• Synapse gap
• Axon terminal
• Myelin sheath

The Synapses serve this purpose in neurons.

• Regulation of blood flow in neurons
• Transmission of signals between neurons
• Production of energy in neurons
• Storage of genetic material in neurons

Cerebral Palsy is...

• A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone caused by brain damage
• A viral infection
• A mental disorder
• A type of skin disease

All of the following are 3 main components of the nervous system EXCEPT

• Blood vessels
• Neurons
• Brain
• Spinal cord

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?

• To protect and insulate axons

• To transmit nerve impulses

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To receive information from other neurons

The largest part of the brain.

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brainstem
• Occipital lobe