Nervous System Quiz

What is a neuron?

• A nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses

• A chemical messenger

• A protective membrane

• A type of tumor

What is the function of a neurotransmitter?

• Transmits signals across a synapse

• Coordinates movement and balance

• Controls involuntary functions

• Insulates nerve fibers

What is a synapse?

• The junction between two nerve cells where impulses are transmitted

• The largest part of the brain

• A protective membrane

• A type of tumor

What is the cerebrum responsible for?

• Voluntary actions

• Involuntary functions

• Signal transmission

• Memory loss

What does the cerebellum coordinate?

• Movement and balance

• Voluntary actions

• Signal transmission

• Memory loss

What does the medulla oblongata control?

• Involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate

• Voluntary actions

• Signal transmission

• Memory loss

What are meninges?

• Protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

• A type of tumor

• A chemical messenger

• A nerve cell

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

• Insulating layer around nerve fibers for faster signal transmission

• Controls involuntary functions

• Coordinates movement and balance

• Transmits signals across a synapse

What is a reflex arc?

• The pathway that mediates an involuntary response

• A type of tumor

• A protective membrane

• A nerve cell

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

• The main communication pathway between the brain and body

• Controls involuntary functions

• Coordinates movement and balance

• Transmits signals across a synapse