Neurology Quiz

What is the functional unit of the neural system?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Neuron

Which type of cell is electrically excitable and can produce action potentials?

• Muscle cell

• Neuron

• Epithelial cell

• Connective cell

What is the main function of nissl bodies in a neuron?

• Produce hormones

• Produce enzymes

• Produce myelin

• Produce neurotransmitters

Which part of the neuron conducts information towards the cell body?

• Axon hillock

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

• Dendrites

What is the function of myelin in the neuron?

• Regulates temperature

• Stores energy

• Produces neurotransmitters

• Speeds up action potentials

Which autoimmune condition results in demyelination of neurons?

• Parkinson's disease

• Alzheimer's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Huntington's disease

What is the function of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

• Produce myelin

• Produce neurotransmitters

• Produce hormones

• Produce enzymes

Which type of neuron is always sensory?

• Unipolar neuron

• Pyramidal neuron

• Bipolar neuron

• Multipolar neuron

What is the name of the bridge neuron that connects sensory and motor neurons?

• Association neuron

• Sensory neuron

• Interneuron

• Motor neuron

Where is the dorsal root ganglia located in the nervous system?

• Ventral horn

• Dorsal horn

• Dorsal root

• Ventral root