Nervous System and Senses Quiz

Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?

• Axon

• Neuron

• Dendrite

• Synapse

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for vision?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

• Optic nerve (II)

• Olfactory nerve (I)

• Trigeminal nerve (V)

• Facial nerve (VII)

What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Rest and digest

• Fight or flight response

• Voluntary movement

• Sensory perception

Which structure in the ear is responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses?

• Tympanic membrane

• Cochlea

• Ossicles

• Eustachian tube

What is the term for the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released?

• Axon

• Synapse

• Dendrite

• Soma

Which special sense organ is responsible for detecting taste?

• Eye

• Ear

• Nose

• Tongue

Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Soma

• Myelin sheath

Which medical term refers to inflammation of the brain?

• Encephalitis

• Neuritis

• Meningitis

• Otitis