WorksheetsMT- Nervous System Drawing Quiz
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The nervous system consists of millions of nerve cells and specialized support cells called
a)
ganglia
b)
plexi
c)
neuroglia
d)
roots
2.
The brain consists of how many hemispheres?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
Which of the following is not found within a cerebral hemisphere?
a)
a large central cavity
b)
an outer rim of gray matter, or nervous tissue composed mostly of cell bodies
c)
a central mass of white matter, or masses of myelinated neurons
d)
a large number of cerebral ganglia
4.
The ridges found within the cerebrum are called
a)
plexi
b)
gyri
c)
sulci
d)
dulci
5.
Which of the following does not match the function?
a)
Pineal gland; concerned with day-night cycles
b)
thalamus; relay center for all sensory inputs except smell
c)
hypothalamus; regulates heartbeat and breathing
d)
cerebellum; controls balance and coordination
6.
The spinal cord terminates at the last bone of the coccyx.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
The spinal cord consists of a(an) _____ shaped column of gray matter surrounded by white matter.
a)
T
b)
I
c)
H
d)
O
8.
The peripheral nervous system consists of 12 cranial nerves and 31 spinal nerves.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which of the following does not play a role in a reflex arc?
a)
sensory receptors
b)
sensory neurons
c)
motor neurons
d)
the brain
10.
The picture is an example of what type of neuron?
a)
multipolar
b)
bipolar
c)
unipolar
d)
tripolar
11.
Many of the peripheral nerve axons are covered with an outer sheath surrounding a Schwann cell of a myelinated axon. This is called the
a)
ganglia
b)
neurilemma
c)
sarcolemma
d)
plexus
12.
The active transport of ions across the membrane of a nerve creates the an impulse.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Dendrites are neuron processes that conduct impulses toward the cell body.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The neuron receiving information from another neuron is called the
a)
presynaptic neuron
b)
postsynaptic neuron
15.
Impulses from one neuron to another through a synapse can be either excitatory or inhibitory.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Two neuron involved in the transmission of an impulse
a)
do not make physical contact
b)
do make physical contract
17.
The space between the axonal end of the presynaptic neuron and the receiving receptacles of the dendrites is called a(an)
a)
synapse
b)
neuromuscular junction
c)
motor unit
d)
plexi
18.
Efferent neurons transmit impulses to the central nervous system.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
If a neuron is going to/coming from musculoskeletal structures, or the skin and fascia, they are considered somatic afferent or efferent neurons.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Neurons associated with pressure, pain, light, or other mechanical stimuli utilize what type of neuron?
a)
multipolar
b)
unipolar
c)
bipolar
21.
What type of neuron is associated with skeletal muscle control?
a)
somatic sensory
b)
afferent sensory
c)
efferent sensory
d)
efferent motor
22.
What type of neuron is associated with the smooth muscle of visceral organs?
a)
afferent sensory
b)
autonomic sensory
c)
autonomic motor
d)
somatic sensory
23.
Most of the neurons in the brain and spinal cord are
a)
sensory
b)
association
c)
motor
24.
Myelinated neurons make up what type of matter?
a)
gray
b)
white
c)
red
d)
purple
25.
A reflex arc is
a)
voluntary
b)
involuntary
26.
When the doctors taps below your knee to check your reflexes, he is checking what type of reflex?
a)
polysynaptic
b)
monosynaptic
c)
multisynaptic
27.
Pulling your hand off a burning candle is an example of what type of reflex?
a)
monosynaptic
b)
multisynaptic
c)
polysynaptic
28.
Most of the cerebrum is
a)
gray matter
b)
white matter
c)
red matter
29.
The spinal cord exits the skull through the
a)
hilus
b)
foramen magnum
c)
external spinal meatus
d)
obturator foramen
30.
The spinal nerves run vertically and intersect both visceral and somatic areas of the body.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Ganglions are found within the peripheral nervous system.
a)
True
b)
False
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