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WorksheetsNervous System
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons
a)
axon
b)
dendrite
c)
axon terminal
d)
gene
2.
This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the dendrite to taste
a)
axon
b)
synaptic terminal
c)
gene
d)
neuron
3.
A network of branches coming from individual cells. They carry information and electrical signals in the brain and nervous system
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
dendrite
d)
neuron
4.
An electrical communication signal sent between neurons by which neurons communicate with each other
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
impulse
d)
dendrite
5.
A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information
a)
axon
b)
neuron
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
6.
this insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron. It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
a)
neuron
b)
myelin
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
7.
A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons
a)
myelin sheath
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
axon
d)
axon terminal
8.
The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another. It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite
a)
synapse
b)
axon terminal
c)
impulse
d)
myelin
9.
What makes up the brain?
a)
Nerve tissue
b)
Brain tissue
c)
Cortex tissue
d)
Stem tissue
10.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?
a)
Schwann Cell
b)
Axon
c)
Synaptic Terminal
d)
Dendrite
11.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "C" represent?
a)
Cell Body
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Myelin Sheath
12.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "B" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Schwann Cell
c)
Cell Body
d)
Nucleus
13.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
14.
What is the insulating membrane that surrounds parts of the axon that helps to protect & propagate action potential?
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrites
c)
Node of Ranvier
d)
Myelin Sheath
15.
These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord
a)
Sensory Neurons
b)
Motor Neurons
c)
Efferent Neurons
d)
Glial Cells
16.
These connect Sensory and Motor Neurons to each other and are located in the brain and spinal cord
a)
Sensory Neurons
b)
Motor Neurons
c)
Interneurons
d)
Afferent Neurons
17.
These store and release neurotransmitters into the synapse
a)
Dendrites
b)
Axon
c)
Synaptic Terminals
d)
Nodes of Ranvier
18.
Identify the part of the neuron
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
dendrite
d)
Node of Ranvier
19.
Identify the part of the neuron
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
cell body
d)
dendrite
20.
Identify the part of the neuron
a)
axon
b)
dendrites
c)
node of Ranvier
d)
Myelin (Schwann cell)
21.
These receive messages and conduct impulses to the Cell Body
a)
Axon
b)
End Bulbs
c)
Dendrites
d)
Myelin Sheath
22.
These store and release neurotransmitters into the synapse
a)
Dendrites
b)
Axon
c)
Synaptic Terminals
d)
Nodes of Ranvier
23.
neurons have a nucleus.
a)
true
b)
false
24.
The brain is part of the _____ nervous system.
a)
central
b)
peripheral
c)
autonomic
d)
subconcious
25.
Branch of the nervous system that controls involuntary body functions
a)
dendrites
b)
autonomic nerveous system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
peripheral nervous system
26.
The intersection between a neuron and another neuron, a muscle, a gland, or a sensory receptor.
a)
synapse
b)
cell body
c)
axon
d)
dendrites
27.
What type of responses does the parasympathetic nervous system control?
a)
rest & digest
b)
flight or flight
c)
netflix & chill
d)
stress & digest
28.
Identify the circled part that the arrow is pointing to.
a)
dendrites
b)
myelin sheath
c)
synapse
d)
axon terminal
29.
Which neurons act to connect a sensory neuron to a motor neuron?
a)
interneuron
b)
afferent
c)
efferent
d)
motor
30.
what is also known as a nerve cell?
a)
neuron
b)
sensory nerves
c)
dendrites
d)
toes
31.
The ___ aids in what we see, ___, and feel.
a)
Temporal, remember
b)
Cerebellum, hear
c)
Frontal Lobe, touch
d)
Temporal, hear
32.
The ___ helps decide what memories transfer from the short to long term memory.
a)
Hippocampus
b)
Corpus Callosum
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Cerebellum
33.
When the ___ is damaged it makes movement nearly or completely impossible.
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Sensory Strip
c)
Spinal Cord
d)
Hypothalamus
34.
Although located far from the eyes the ______ helps with vision.
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Occipital Lobe
c)
Parietal Lobe
d)
Reticular Formation
35.
Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements
a)
Thalamus
b)
Reticular Formation
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Cerebellum
36.
Damage this and you won't form new memories
a)
Hypothalamus
b)
Hippocampus
c)
Amygdala
d)
Thalamus
37.
Makes decisions, plans, reasons, and carries out behaviors
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
38.
Damage to the prefrontal cortex would most likely result in
a)
diminished planning abilities
b)
death
c)
blindess
d)
coma
39.
What is this?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Diencephalon
40.
What lobe is this?
a)
frontal
b)
temporal
c)
occipital
d)
parietal
41.
What functions does this lobe carry out?
a)
Hearing and auditory processing
b)
Vision and visual processing
c)
Processing fear
d)
Judgment, impulse control, planning
42.
This lobe receives and processes pain, pressure and touch from the body to create a map of the body's position in space and a map of body parts in relation to other body parts.
a)
Occipital Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Frontal Lobe
43.
The left side of this lobe regulates hearing.
a)
Occipital Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Frontal Lobe
44.
The process of filing information into your memory is...
a)
Chunking
b)
Encoding
c)
Retrieving
d)
Priming
45.
What would be a good way to remember information more easily?
a)
Repeat it as many times as possible at regular intervals
b)
Write it down exactly how it is written on the board without thinking about it
c)
Try taking notes and texting your friend at the same time
d)
Keep a game running in a different tab while you pretend to do classwork
46.
Which type of receptor detects changes in chemical concentration?
a)
Chemoreceptor
b)
Pain Receptor
c)
Thermoreceptor
d)
Mechanoreceptor
47.
Which type of receptor detects damage to tissues?
a)
Chemoreceptors
b)
Nociceptors
c)
Thermoreceptors
d)
Mechanorecptors
48.
Which type of receptor detects temperature differences?
a)
Chemoreceptors
b)
Pain Receptors
c)
Thermoreceptors
d)
Mechanoreceptors
49.
Photoreceptors are stimulated by...
a)
light energy
b)
pain
c)
tissue damage
d)
environmental change
50.
Mechanoreceptors are stimulated by...
a)
pressure or movement
b)
light energy
c)
temperature change
d)
chemical change
51.
What is the largest part of the brain?
a)
Thalamus
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Spinal Cord
d)
Cerebrum
52.
The junction between 2 neurons is called the
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
node of Ranvier
d)
synapse
53.
You can find mechanoreceptors inside which organ?
a)
ear
b)
brain
c)
pipe
d)
eye
54.
What is the name of the specialized sense receptors that register sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory flavors?
a)
chemoreceptor
b)
tonguereceptor
c)
saltreceptor
d)
nociceptor
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