Quiz on the Organisation of the Nervous System

What type of neuron has only one process leaving the cell body?

• Unipolar neuron

• Multipolar neuron

• Bipolar neuron

• Pseudounipolar neuron

Which type of neuron is typically associated with the visual and auditory systems?

• Unipolar neuron

• Bipolar neuron

• Multipolar neuron

• Sensory neuron

What is the primary function of oligodendrocytes?

• To destroy pathogens

• To insulate neurons from each other

• To form myelin in the CNS

• To supply nutrients to neurons

Which type of glial cell is found in the Peripheral Nervous System?

• Astrocytes

• Oligodendrocytes

• Schwann cells

• Microglial cells

What is the collection of neuron cell bodies in the CNS called?

• Tract

• Nerve

• Nucleus

• Ganglion

Which layer of the meninges is the outermost?

• Pia mater

• Arachnoid mater

• Dura mater

• Ependymal layer

What is the primary role of astrocytes?

• To destroy pathogens

• To transmit nerve impulses

• To support and protect neurons

• To form myelin

Which part of the brain is responsible for complex processing of sensory and motor information?

• Cerebrum

• Brain stem

• Diencephalon

• Cerebellum

What is the function of the cerebellum?

• Regulating emotions

• Controlling autonomic functions

• Coordinating skilled movements

• Processing visual information

Which lobe of the brain is associated with reasoning and problem-solving?

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe