Nervous System Quiz

Which of the following is the basic cell of the nervous system?

• Dendrite

• Neuron

• Axon

• Soma

What part of the neuron is responsible for receiving messages?

• Axon

• Soma

• Dendrite

• Myelin

What is the resting potential of a neuron?

• When the neuron is actively firing

• When the neuron is not firing

• When the axon is damaged

• When neurotransmitters are released

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Glutamate

Which of the following is a function of the medulla in the brain?

• Coordination of movement

• Regulating breathing and heart rate

• Processing visual information

• Memory formation

The nervous system is divided into which two main parts?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Sensory and Motor Pathways

• Somatic and Autonomic Systems

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating sleep, hunger, and thirst?

• Thalamus

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Pons

What is the main function of GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)?

• Excite neural activity

• Inhibit neural activity

• Regulate sleep

• Control muscle contractions

The part of the brain involved in processing auditory information is called the:

• Frontal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the body's 'fight-or-flight' response?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Norepinephrine

• GABA