WorksheetsNervous System
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Ciliated CNS neuroglia that play an active role in moving the cerebrospinal fluid are:
a)
ependymal cells
b)
Schwann cells
c)
oligodendrocytes
d)
astrocytes
2.
Which of the following is NOT a structural feature of a neuron?
a)
synaptic cleft
b)
node of Ranvier
c)
dendrite
d)
soma
3.
The part of the neuron that normally receives stimuli is called a(n):
a)
axon
b)
dendrite
c)
Schwann cell
d)
satellite cell
4.
Which of the following is the correct sequence in a typical reflex arc:
a)
receptor, afferent neuron, integration center, efferent neuron, effector
b)
effector, afferent neuron, integration center, efferent neuron, receptor
c)
effector, efferent neuron, integration center, afferent neuron, receptor
d)
receptor, efferent neuron, integration center, afferent neuron, effector
5.
Lobe that contains the primary motor area:
a)
parietal lobe
b)
temporal lobe
c)
occipital lobe
d)
frontal lobe
6.
A shallow groove on the surface of the cortex is called a:
a)
gyrus
b)
sulcus
c)
thalamus
d)
hypothalamus
7.
The three major parts of the brain stem are the:
a)
thalamus, epithalamus, and hypothalamus
b)
cerebrum, cerebellum, and diencephalon
c)
basal nuclei, pineal body, and choroid plexus
d)
midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
8.
The hypothalamus:
a)
is an important auditory and visual relay center
b)
is the somatic sensory area
c)
is the thermostat of the body since it regulates temperature
d)
is the reflex center of the brain
9.
The term central nervous system refers to the:
a)
spinal cord and spinal nerves
b)
brain and cranial nerves
c)
spinal cord and spinal nerves
d)
the brain and spinal cord
10.
The functions of the vestibulocochlear nerves concern:
a)
hearing and balance
b)
seeing and balance
c)
smell and taste
d)
seeing and hearing
11.
Ciliated CNS neuroglia that play an active role in moving the cerebrospinal fluid are:
a)
astrocytes
b)
ependymal cells
c)
oligodendrocytes
d)
Schwann cells
12.
Collections of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system are called:
a)
glia
b)
dendrites
c)
cell bodies
d)
Schwann cells
13.
Muscles and glands are:
a)
receptors
b)
affectors
c)
deceptors
d)
effectors
14.
A carrier protein that uses ATP to actively transport sodium ions out of a cell and potassium ions into the cell is known as:
a)
sodium-potassium drain
b)
sodium pump
c)
potassium drain
d)
sodium-potassium pump
15.
Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell is a(n):
a)
dendrite
b)
synapse
c)
neuron
d)
axon
16.
Preparing the body for the "fight-or-flight" response is the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic nervous system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
afferent nervous system
17.
Cataracts result from changes in the:
a)
cornea
b)
retina
c)
lens
d)
choroid
18.
The substance which provides the eyeball with most of the material to maintain its shape is the:
a)
vitreous humor
b)
aqueous humor
c)
choroid
d)
Scelera
19.
The sets of color receptors within the retina are sensitive to wavelengths of visible light:
a)
yellow, orange, green
b)
blue, red, purple
c)
blue, green, and red
d)
yellow, blue, green
20.
This is a progressive degenerative nervous disorder that affects movement. A small tremor in the hand is commonly the first symptom.
a)
Parkinson's Disease
b)
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
c)
Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
d)
Huntington's Disease
21.
Decreasing lens elasticity, associated with aging, that makes it difficult to focus for close vision is:
a)
myopia
b)
presbyopia
c)
hemianopia
d)
hyperopia
22.
Which of the following is important in providing information used to control balance to the cerebellum:
a)
sight
b)
dynamic equilibrium
c)
static equilibrium
d)
all of these
23.
Receptors that are stimulated by the movement of fluid or vibration are:
a)
chemoreceptors
b)
mechanoreceptors
c)
neuroreceptors
d)
all of these
24.
A progressive disease of the brain that results in dementia and ultimately death:
a)
Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
b)
Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
c)
Parkinson's Disease
d)
Schizophrenia
25.
The cumulative effects of repeated exposure to daily traffic sounds or construction work, noisy offices, equipment that produces noise, and loud music can cause sensorineural hearing loss is known as:
a)
Myopia
b)
Pupillary Reflex
c)
Hyperopia
d)
Presbycusis
26.
Gustatory cells are:
a)
taste buds
b)
taste cells
c)
fungifom papillae
d)
all of these
27.
The efferent division sends signals: .
a)
away from the CNS.
b)
away from the PNS.
c)
to the CNS.
d)
to the PNS.
28.
Another name for sensory division is:
a)
afferent
b)
efferent
c)
different
d)
none of these
29.
Efferent neurons communicate to:
a)
glands only
b)
muscles only
c)
muscles and glands
d)
none of these
30.
This opposes parasympathetic functions, aka: fight or flight division is the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic nervous system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
peripheral nervous system
31.
Involved in regulation of autonomic function, controls the pituitary gland
a)
J
b)
K
c)
L
d)
M
32.
A relay station for information going into and out of the cortex
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
33.
Receives visual, auditory, vestibular, somatosensory, and motor information. Coordinates and smoothes movements
a)
M
b)
N
c)
O
d)
P
34.
This brain structure controls the autonomic functions; including vomiting, sneezing, and other already discussed autonomic functions
a)
M
b)
N
c)
O
d)
P
35.
The protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain; regulates several physiological processes and hormone regulation
a)
J
b)
K
c)
L
d)
M
36.
An example of a bipolar neuron is indicated by letter:
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
37.
An example of a unipolar neuron is indicated by letter:
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
38.
The most common structural type of motor and association neurons is indicated by letter:
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
39.
The type of neuron that Is found in some special sense organs, such as the retina in the eye, is indicated by letter:
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
40.
The type of neuron that controls skeletal muscles is indicated by letter:
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
41.
This structure disintegrates when a person has multiple sclerosis (MS):
a)
E
b)
F
c)
G
d)
H
42.
A periodic gap in the insulating sheath (myelin) on the axon of certain neurons that serves to facilitate the rapid conduction of nerve impulses is indicated at letter:
a)
G
b)
A
c)
C
d)
E
43.
These cells in the peripheral nervous system that produce the myelin sheath around neuronal axons are indicated at letter:
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
I
44.
The receptive portion of a nerve cell is indicated at letter:
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
45.
This structure carries impulses away from the cell body:
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
46.
The outer covering of the eyeball; a tough, opaque sheet of connective tissue that protects inner structures of the eyeball and helps maintain rigidity is indicated at letter:
a)
I
b)
J
c)
K
d)
L
47.
The letter for the optic disc or blind spot is:
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
I
48.
Letter H indicates:
a)
the optic nerve
b)
the optic disc
c)
vitreous humor
d)
retina
49.
The structure where light-sensitive portion of the eye composed of receptor cells called cones and rods is letter:
a)
I
b)
J
c)
K
d)
L
50.
This transparent covering that allows light to enter the eye is letter:
a)
D
b)
E
c)
F
d)
G
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