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Nervous System

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The area of the brain most associated with coordination and balance is the:
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Hippocampus
c)
Amygdala
d)
Pons
2.
The area of the brain most associated with forming memories is the:
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Hippocampus
c)
Amygdala
d)
Pons
3.
The brain lobe controlling vision is the:
a)
Frontal
b)
Occipital
c)
Temporal
d)
Parietal
4.
Autonomic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing are centred in the:
a)
Amygdala
b)
Brain Stem
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Limbic System
5.
The Circadian rhythm, or body clock, is controlled mostly by the:
a)
Amygdala
b)
SupraChiasmatic Nuclei
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Limbic System
6.
The part of the neuron that conducts action potentials is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
7.
The part of the neuron that receives signals is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
8.
The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
9.
What causes the movement of vesicles towards the post-synaptic membrane?
a)
Influx of Ca++ 
b)
Influx of Na++
c)
Movement of K+ out of the cell
d)
Movement of Ca++ out of the cell
10.
What molecule removes neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft?
a)
Acetylcholinesterase
b)
Dopamine
c)
GABA
d)
Acetylcholine
11.
The neurotransmitter enters the post-synaptic cell to cause depolarization.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
The neurotransmitter cause depolarization by opening up Na+ channels in the post-synaptic membrane.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The neurotransmitter most associated with rewards and motivation is:
a)
Dopamine
b)
Serotonin
c)
GABA
d)
Adrenaline
14.
The neurotransmitter most associated with learning & memory is:
a)
Dopamine
b)
Serotonin
c)
GABA
d)
Glutamate
15.
The depolarization phase of an action potential is caused by:
a)
Na+ rushing into the axon
b)
K+ rushing out of the axon
c)
Ca++ rushing into the axon
d)
Activation of Na/K pumps
16.
Na/K Pumps are most active during which phase of Action Potential events?
a)
Hyperpolarization
b)
Depolarization
c)
Repolarization
d)
Resting Membrane Potential
17.
Which event characterizes repolarization?
a)
Na+ rushing into the axon
b)
K+ rushing out of the axon
c)
Ca++ rushing into the axon
d)
Activation of Na/K pumps
18.
Which photo-receptor cells in the human eye would be sensing light wavelengths in the red range?
a)
Rods
b)
Cones
c)
Melanopsin Producing Cells
d)
SupraChiasmatic Nuclei
19.
The ultra-HD area of the human eye is the:
a)
Fovea
b)
Retina
c)
Optic Fundus
d)
Lachrymal Gland
20.
Heartbeat would be accomplished by which branch of the nervous system?
a)
Sensory
b)
Autonomic
c)
Motor
d)
Pineal
21.
This nervous system branch causes increases in heart rate and breathing.
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Motor
d)
Sensory
22.
The CNS is contained by a membrane and bathed in:
a)
Blood
b)
Cerebro-Spinal Fluid
c)
Lymph
d)
Cytoplasm
23.
Sensory stimuli that generate reflexes generally are processed by the brain before signals are sent to effectors.
a)
True
b)
False