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6th Grade Nervous System Review Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is a thin branching extensions of the cell body.

a)

Axon

b)

Cell Body

c)

Dendrite

d)

Interneuron

2.

This is one part of the neuron that may take different shapes; receives and sends impulses.

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Neuroglia

d)

Cell Body

3.

These conduct nerve impulses away from the cell body.

a)

Dendrite

b)

Axon

c)

Neuroglias

d)

Cell Body

4.

These disorders are present at birth.

a)

Traumatic Disorders

b)

Congenital Disorders

c)

Neuronal Disorders

d)

Parietal Disorders

5.

This is over production of CSF(Cerebrospinal Fluid) in the brain.

a)

Brain Contusion

b)

Concussion

c)

Hydrocephalus

d)

Spina Bifida

6.

This is the space between neurons.

a)

Neurotransmitter

b)

Synapse

c)

Interneuron

d)

Neuroglia

7.

This is the fatty tissue that covers the axon.

a)

Myelin Sheath

b)

Dendrite

c)

Cell Body

d)

Neurotransmitter

8.

These disorders are caused by injuries.

a)

Congenital Disorders

b)

Parietal Disorders

c)

Visceral Disorders

d)

Traumatic Disorders

9.

This is an injury to the brain caused by an impact with an object.

a)

Concussion

b)

Brain Contusion

c)

Spina Bifida

d)

Hydrocephalus

10.

3 layers of membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord.

a)

Myelin Sheath

b)

Meninges

c)

Axon

d)

CSF

11.

This system directs the functions of all the human body systems;

a)

Cardiovascular System

b)

Endocrine System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Lymphatic & Immune System

12.

This is a bundle of neurons;

a)

Ganglion

b)

Nerve

c)

Myelin Sheath

d)

Synapse

13.

The brain and spinal cord make up which of the following nervous systems?

a)

Peripheral Nervous System

b)

Central Nervous System

c)

Somatic Nervous System

d)

Sympathetic Nervous System

14.

All of the following are major divisions of the brain EXCEPT:

a)

Pons

b)

Diencephalon

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Cerebellum

15.

This is a watery fluid found between the cranium and the brain.

a)

SCF

b)

CSF

c)

FCS

d)

CPR

16.

All of the following are layers of the meninges EXCEPT:

a)

Dura Mater

b)

Arachnoid Mater

c)

Neuro Mater

d)

Pia Mater

17.

This is caused by cerebral damage during gestation or birth.

a)

Spina Bifida

b)

Alzheimer's Disease

c)

Multiple Sclerosis

d)

Cerebral Palsy

18.

Defect of the spinal column in which the spinal cord and / or it’s covering protrude outside the vertebrae.

a)

Cerebral Palsy

b)

Spina Bifida

c)

Alzheimer's Disease

d)

Hydrocephalus

19.

The brainstem is made up of the pons, medulla oblongata, and the mid-brain.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

There are 31 pairs of cranial nerves.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Efferent neurons convey information to the muscles and glands and carry impulses away from the CNS.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Afferent neurons carry sensory information to central nervous system.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Defect of the spinal column in which the spinal cord and/or its covering protrude outside the vertebrae is called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

There are 12 pairs of spinal nerves.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The Peripheral Nervous System consists of the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous system.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Which of the following are the two basic properties of a neuron?

a)

Afferent & Efferent Neurons

b)

Excitability & Conductivity

c)

Axon & Dendrite

d)

Central Nervous System & Peripheral Nervous System

27.

This is the ability to respond to a stimulus.

a)

Conductivity

b)

Motor Neuron

c)

Sensory Neuron

d)

Excitability

28.

This is the ability to transmit a signal.

a)

Conductivity

b)

Excitability

c)

Synapse

d)

Neurotransmitter

29.

These neurons carry and process sensory information.

a)

Afferent Neurons

b)

Efferent Neurons

c)

Interneurons

d)

Neuroglias

30.

This Is A Barrier That Permits Some Chemical Substances To Reach The Brain’s Neurons But Blocks Most Others From Entering.

a)

Neuroglias

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Blood-Brain Barrier

d)

Nuclear Membrane