Nervous System Review

Which part of the neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?

• Dendrites
• Myelin sheath
• Axon
• Nucleus

The sympathetic nervous system is best described as:

• Rest and Digest
• Fight or Flight
• Voluntary Control
• Sensory Processing

Which brain lobe is primarily responsible for vision?

• Frontal Lobe
• Temporal Lobe
• Occipital Lobe
• Parietal Lobe

How many pairs of cranial nerves exist in the human nervous system?

• 8
• 10
• 12
• 14

The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by:

• Increasing heart rate
• Decreasing digestive activity
• Decreasing heart rate
• Preparing for emergency

Which component of the neuron contains the nucleus?

• Axon
• Dendrites
• Cell body
• Myelin sheath

The spaces between neurons where impulses jump are called:

• Synapses
• Nerve bridges
• Impulse zones
• Neuron gaps

Which lobe is responsible for emotions and personality?

• Temporal Lobe
• Parietal Lobe
• Frontal Lobe
• Occipital Lobe

The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata to approximately:

• T1 vertebra
• L1 or L2 vertebra
• C7 vertebra
• S1 vertebra

How many total pairs of spinal nerves exist?

• 20
• 31
• 12
• 45