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WorksheetsObj. 3.01-3.02 Nervous System
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If all neurons in the body were functioning normally except those in the cerebrum, what could a person do?
a)
Breathe
b)
See
c)
Move
d)
Think
2.
What structure in the brain is responsible for producing smooth coordinated movements and maintaining body posture?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerabellum
c)
Frontal lobe
d)
Balance
3.
There are four fluid cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid. What are they called?
a)
Villi
b)
Sinuses
c)
Ventricles
d)
Lobes
4.
What is contained in the cerebral ventricles and serves as a liquid shock absorber to protect the brain?
a)
Connective tissue
b)
Lymph fluid
c)
Adipose tissue
d)
Cerebrospinal fluid
5.
What part of the brain is responsible for maintaining consciousness, mental processing, and normal speech?
a)
Thalamus
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Cerebrum
d)
Cerebellum
6.
The autonomic nervous system consists of motor neurons that would control:
a)
The beating of the heart
b)
A person's emotions
c)
The sensation of pain
d)
The movement of the head
7.
In order for a nerve impulse to begin, it must be initiated by a/an:
a)
Enzyme
b)
Catalyst
c)
Stimulus
d)
Cerebrum
8.
What is the function of the choroid plexus?
a)
It helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid
b)
It provide oxygen
c)
Connects left and right brain
d)
Maintains balance
9.
The body's "vital centers" are located in the medulla. Impulses from the medulla control:
a)
Reflex action
b)
Body temperature
c)
Cramp
d)
Heartbeat and blood pressure
10.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for the body's "flight or fight" response?
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Peripheral
c)
Parasympathetic
d)
Axon
11.
Tapping the patellar tendon results in a muscle contraction called a:
a)
Cramp
b)
Spasm
c)
Contraction
d)
Reflex
12.
What is one of the functions of the hypothalamus?
a)
Personality Control
b)
Muscle Control
c)
Speech
d)
Temperature Control
13.
Dendrites carry messages:
a)
From neuroglia to the neuron
b)
To the cell body
c)
Away from the cell
d)
Between the hypothalamus to cerebrum
14.
The tough fluid-containing membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is the:
a)
Cauda equina
b)
Vertebrae
c)
Meninges
d)
Memory
15.
The space that separate the axon of one neuron from the dendrite of the next is the:
a)
Synapse
b)
Choroid plexus
c)
Neurilemma
d)
Oligodendroglia
16.
How far down the spinal column does the spinal cod extend?
a)
To the second lumbar vertebrae
b)
To the last thoracic vertebrae
c)
To the fifth lumbar vertebrae
d)
To the scrum
17.
Which of the following might a neuron have more than one of?
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Nucleous
d)
Neuron soma
18.
The second largest part of the brain that coordinates balance and walking is the:
a)
Brain stem
b)
Cerebrum
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Hypothalamus
19.
The three parts of the brain stem are the medulla, pons and the:
a)
Cerebullum
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Midbrain
d)
Thalamus
20.
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
14
d)
12
21.
The largest part of the brain is the:
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Medulla
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Thalamus
22.
The brain and spinal cord are part of the:
a)
Autonomic nervous system
b)
Central nervous system
c)
Peripheral nervous system
d)
Sensory nervous system
23.
A nerve cell is a/an:
a)
GIloma
b)
Tumor
c)
Axon
d)
Neuron
24.
The medulla is part of the:
a)
Brain stem
b)
Frontal lobe
c)
Medulla
d)
Cerebellum
25.
The single long arm of a neuron is the:
a)
Neuroglia
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon
d)
Nucleous
26.
The innermost layer of he meninges is the:
a)
Dura mater
b)
Pia mater
c)
Arachnoid layer
d)
Synapse
27.
Cary tells you her grandmother has as stroke, and asks you what that means. A simple explanation might be:
a)
"She had a blockage of the blood supply to her brain."
b)
"She has an infection in her brain."
c)
"She is having a convulsive disorder in her cerebrum."
d)
"Oh my! I am so sorry to hear that but, I have no clue what that means."
28.
Marsha tells you her grandmother is suffering from later stages of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following symptoms would you expect her grandmother to have?
a)
Short-term memory lose
b)
Loss of appetite
c)
Aphasia
d)
Lack of social skills
29.
A disease characterized by early senility, confusion, and loss of recognition of a persons or familiar surroundings is:
a)
Epilepsy
b)
Parkinson's Disease
c)
Cancer
d)
Alzheimer's Disease
30.
What disorder is characterized by seizures believed to be a result of uncontrolled neuron activity?
a)
CVA
b)
Alzheimer's disease
c)
Neuritis
d)
Epilepsy
31.
Which of the following is a common symptom of CVA?
a)
Hemiplegia
b)
Paraplegia
c)
Neuritis
d)
Quadriplegia
32.
A condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is:
a)
Stroke
b)
Tumor
c)
Epilepsy
d)
CVA
33.
What diagnostic test removes cerebrospinal fluid with a needle?
a)
MRI
b)
EEG
c)
EKG
d)
Lumbar puncture
34.
Any inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord is:
a)
Neuralgia
b)
Epilepsy
c)
Meningitis
d)
Neuritis
35.
What causes Alzheimer's disease?
a)
GMO's
b)
A virus
c)
A bacteria
d)
The cause is unknown, but could be due to decreased fats in our diets
36.
What is the time limit to receive the "clot buster" drug TPA?
a)
3 hours
b)
3.5 hours
c)
6 hours
d)
4.5 hours
37.
What is the acronym used for stroke?
a)
CTA
b)
CVA
c)
VAC
d)
TAC
38.
What are 3 risk factors (likely causes) for a stroke?
(a)
39.
An Ischemic type stroke is caused by
a)
blocked blood flow
b)
a bleed in the brain
40.
A Hemorrhagic type stroke is caused by
a)
blocked blood flow
b)
a bleed in the brain
41.
If a person is exhibiting signs of a stroke, what should you do
a)
nothing
b)
take them to their doctor's office
c)
call 911 immediately
d)
drive them to the ER
42.
What would cause a stroke?
a)
A virus
b)
Meningitis
c)
Multiple sclerosis
d)
Blood clot
43.
You see a person that has fallen off a ladder, what is the first thing to do?
a)
Move then to safety
b)
Make sure they are conscious/breathing
c)
Call 911
d)
Ask them their birthdate
44.
If a person experiences a TIA, they most likely will experience a ________ at some point
a)
Brain bleed
b)
Nose bleed
c)
CVA
d)
Brain injury
45.
The lobe at the back of the head
a)
occipital
b)
Limbic system
c)
temporal
d)
Brain Stem
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