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Nerves and Nerve Impulse

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?
a)
brain and spinal cord
b)
brain and cranial nerves
c)
spinal cord and spinal nerves
d)
cranial nerves and spinal nerves
2.
What are the 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
a)
Sensory & Motor
b)
Peripheral & Central
c)
Somatic & Autonomic
d)
Brain & Spinal Cord
3.
What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?
a)
To maintain temperature
b)
To improve conductivity
c)
To protect the axon
d)
To release neurotransmitters
4.
Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs (like your stomach) to the
a)
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
b)
central nervous system (CNS)
c)
muscles
d)
sense organs
5.
What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
a)
axons
b)
sensory receptors
c)
spinal cord
d)
motor neurons
6.
a signal molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses
a)
neuron
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
nerve
d)
action potential
7.
part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons
a)
axon
b)
dendrites
c)
myelin sheath
d)
synapse
8.
Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell with the use of neurotransmitters is called __________.
a)
myelin sheath
b)
axon
c)
threshold
d)
synapse
9.
The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n) _____________.
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
cell body
d)
Schwann cell
10.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
11.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "F" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
12.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "C" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
13.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Node of Ranvier
14.
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
15.
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
16.
This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the dendrite
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
gene
d)
neuron
17.
These neuron processes transmit information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
18.
These neuron processes transmit information from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
19.
This part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function, blood pressure, breathing, digestion.
a)
Autonomic Nervous System
b)
Sensory Nervous System
c)
Motor Nervous System
d)
Peripheral Nervous System
20.

Neuron

a)

a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell

b)

Nerve tissues that control the activities of the body

c)

The nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.

d)

Nerves connected to the brain.

e)

Nerves connected to the spinal cord.

21.

Central Nervous System

a)

a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell

b)

Nerve tissues that control the activities of the body

c)

The nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.

d)

Nerves connected to the brain.

e)

Nerves connected to the spinal cord.

22.

Peripheral Nervous System

a)

a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell

b)

Nerve tissues that control the activities of the body

c)

The nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.

d)

Nerves connected to the brain.

e)

Nerves connected to the spinal cord.

23.

Somatic Nervous System

a)

Controls skeletal muscle contractions.

b)

Controls the bodily functions not consciously directed.

c)

A large round nucleus with a prominent nucleolus.

d)

nerve fiber, is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell

e)

Substance released by the nerve fiber by a nerve impulse.

24.

Autonomic Nervous System

a)

Controls skeletal muscle contractions.

b)

Controls the bodily functions not consciously directed.

c)

A large round nucleus with a prominent nucleolus.

d)

nerve fiber, is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell

e)

Substance released by the nerve fiber by a nerve impulse.

25.

Cell Body

a)

Controls skeletal muscle contractions.

b)

Controls the bodily functions not consciously directed.

c)

A large round nucleus with a prominent nucleolus.

d)

nerve fiber, is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell

e)

Substance released by the nerve fiber by a nerve impulse.

26.

Sensory Neurons

a)

Site where the neuron communicates with another cell.

b)

Controls the bodily functions not consciously directed.

c)

They deliver information from sensory receptors to the CNS.

d)

nerve fiber, is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell

e)

Substance released by the nerve fiber by a nerve impulse.

27.

What is the biggest part of the brain?

a)

Adrenaline

b)

Glucagon

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Cortisol

28.

What are the spheres of the Cerebrum? Check those that apply:

a)

Left

b)

Right

c)

Front

d)

Back

e)

Bottom

29.

The Brain Stem connects:

a)

the cerebrum to the spinal cord

b)

the cerebrum to the cell body

c)

the spinal cord to the synapse

d)

the nervous system to the cranial nerves

30.
Identify the part of the neuron
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
dendrite
d)
Node of Ranvier
31.
Identify the part of the neuron
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
cell body 
d)
dendrite
32.

The part of the neuron that insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message within the neuron.

a)

Cell Body

b)

Dendrite

c)

Myelin Sheath

d)

Axon Terminal

33.
The nerve cell that transmits impulses from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.
a)
Motor Neuron
b)
Relay Neuron
c)
Sensory Neuron
34.
What do neuroglia do?
a)
Release neurotransmitters
b)
Support and nourish neurons
c)
Release calcium to activate neurons
d)
Absorb nutrients from neurons
35.
Astrocytes are responsible for:
a)
producing cerebrospinal fluid
b)
creating the blood brain barrier
c)
producing myelin sheath
d)
destroying cancer cells
36.

This brain structure plays an important role in emotions, especially fear. (Sousa, p.19)

a)

Amygdala

b)

Thalamus

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Hypothalamus

37.

This brain structure is the oldest and deepest area of the brain. It is often referred to as the reptilian brain because it resembles the entire brain of a reptile. (Sousa, p.18)

a)

Brain Stem

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Frontal Lobe

38.

The __________ is a two-hemisphere structure located just below the rear part of the cerebrum, right behind the brain stem. This area coordinates movement. (Sousa, p.21)

a)

Amygdala

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Frontal Lobe

d)

Hippocampus

39.

This soft and jellylike structure of the brain occupies the largest area and representing nearly 80% of the brain by weight. (Sousa, p.20)

a)

Brain Stem

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Frontal Lobe

40.

Often called the executive control center, these lobes deal with planning and thinking. (Sousa, pp. 16-17)

a)

Frontal Lobes

b)

Temporal Lobes

c)

Occipital Lobes

d)

Parietal Lobes

41.

The ___________ plays a major role in consolidating learning and in converting information from working memory via electrical signals to the long-term storage regions. (Sousa, p.19)

a)

Thalamus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Amygdala

42.

This structure monitors the internal systems to maintain the normal state of the body. (Sousa, p.19)

a)

Thalamus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Amygdala

43.

All incoming sensory information (except for smell) goes first to the ______________

a)

Thalamus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Amygdala

44.

What is the function of the highlighted area of the brain, shown above? (Image retrieved from Kenhub.com)

a)

planning and thinking

b)

dealing with sound, music, face and recognizing object

c)

visual processing

d)

integrating sensory information

45.

What is the function of the above highlighted brain area?

(Image retrieved from Kenhub.com)

a)

coordinating movement

b)

controlling the release of various hormones

c)

regulating individual's interaction with the environment

d)

monitoring and controlling vital body functions

46.

Name the highlighted structure of the brain.

(Image retrieved from Kenhub.com)

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brain Stem

d)

Hypothalamus

47.

Which area of the brain controls vital bodily functions such as heartbeat, respiration, body temperature, & digestion?

(Sousa, 2017, p.18)

a)

Hippocampus

b)

Brain stem

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Cerebrum

48.

If a person sustains damage to their frontal lobe the result could be loss of speech, but their personality should not be affected.

(Sousa, 2017, p.16)

a)

True

b)

False

49.

What areas of the brain play a role in ensuring that a person remembers events that are emotional and important?

(Sousa, 2017 p.19)

a)

Cerebellum and Hypothalamus

b)

Amygdala and thalamus

c)

Amygdala and Hippocampus

d)

Hippocampus and Hypothalamus

50.

Which scenario might happen to a person who has sustained damage to their cerebellum?

a)

This person has difficulty tying their shoelaces.

b)

This person has difficulty regulating their fears.

51.

Which color represents the temporal lobe?

a)

Blue

b)

Yellow

c)

Pink

d)

Green

52.

Which part of the brain is involved in our ability to speak?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Broca's Area

c)

Somatic Sensory Area

d)

Brain Stem

53.

Which color represents the parietal lobe?

a)

Blue

b)

Pink

c)

Yellow

d)

Green

54.

Which brain function is the pons involved with?

a)

Controlling heart rate

b)

Receiving sensory information

c)

Regulates body temperature

d)

Controlling breathing

55.

Which area of the brain is involved with movement?

a)

Primary motor area

b)

Broca's area

c)

Midbrain

d)

Hypothalamus

56.

Which color represents the occipital lobe?

a)

Yellow

b)

Blue

c)

Pink

d)

Green

57.

What are the ridges on the cerebrum called?

a)

Gyri

b)

Sulci

c)

Fissure

d)

White matter

58.

Which color represents the frontal lobe?

a)

Yellow

b)

Pink

c)

Red

d)

Blue

59.

What are the grooves in the cerebrum called?

a)

Gyri

b)

Sulci

c)

Fissures

d)

Ridges

60.
Alicia suffered a brain disease that destroyed major portions of her temporal lobes. Alicia is most likely to suffer some loss of:

a)
AUDITORY PERCEPTION
b)
THIRST AND HUNGER
c)
PAIN SENSATIONS
d)
MUSCULAR COORDINATION