Quiz on Perception and Nervous System

Which of the following best defines perception?

• Detection of sensory stimuli from different sensory channels.

• Detection of sensory stimuli from the eyes.

• Gathering and processing of sensory information from different sensory channels.

• Detecting sensory stimuli without processing them.

Which of the following is not a function of myelin?

• Axon protection.

• Acting as an electrical insulator between axons.

• Increasing the speed of action potential propagation.

• Transmitting electrical signals.

What is the primary function of the cones?

• Detecting color vision during the night.

• Detecting high light intensities for spatial acuity.

• Detecting low light intensities for night vision.

• Controlling the amount of light entering the eye.

Mechanoreceptors are receptors that can respond to which of the following stimuli?

• Shocks.

• Intense heat (above 45°C).

• Irritating chemical substances.

• All of the above.

If a trampoline athlete who is in the air (not touching the mat) wants to orient themselves while performing one or more head rotations, which type of receptors do they use?

• Joint receptors.

• Vestibular receptors.

• Cutaneous receptors.

• Muscle receptors.

The nervous system is made up of:

• Neurons and glial cells.

• Neurons and muscle cells.

• Neurons and blood cells.

• All of the above.

Which statement is incorrect regarding the dendrites?

• Dendrites are responsible for receiving information for the neuron.

• Dendrites contain receptors that detect chemical signals from other neurons.

• Dendrites transmit signals away from the neuron to other neurons.

• Dendrites can form connections with multiple neurons through synapses.

What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on non-urgent functions during a stressful competitive sports situation?

• It enhances them.

• It has no effect on them.

• It inhibits them.

• It slows down their processes.

The vestibular system that is responsible for maintaining bodily balance is located in:

• The eyes

• The inner ear

• The muscles

• The internal organs

The connection between neurons, allowing the transfer of information from one to the other is called:

• Myelin

• Synapse

• Action potential

• Neurotransmitter