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WorksheetsNervous System Exam MCQs
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A major function of the spinal cord is to
a)
protect the spinal column
b)
initiate voluntary muscle movements
c)
connect the brain and central nervous system.
d)
connect the brain and peripheral nervous system
2.
You are working quietly in the library when a friend sneaks up from behind and scares you, making your heart race. At this time, your _____ nervous system would be dominant.
a)
parasympathetic
b)
sympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
central
3.
Sensory pathways carry information to the _____ and motor pathways carry information from the _____
a)
somatic nervous system; peripheral nervous system
b)
central nervous system; somatic nervous system
c)
central nervous system; central nervous system
d)
peripheral nervous system; peripheral nervous system
4.
A mosquito lands on your arm. You watch it carefully then move your hand to swat it. Your sensation and response are due to _____ activity.
a)
spinal reflex
b)
autonomic nervous system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
parasympathetic nervous system
5.
The relationship between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system is best described as
a)
non-interactive
b)
autonomous
c)
interdependent
d)
outlying
6.
Sensory information is best described as _____ information.
a)
afferent
b)
efferent
c)
internal
d)
external
7.
The _____ nervous system automatically restores bodily systems to their normal level of functioning after the need for heightened activity has passed.
a)
somatic
b)
central
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
8.
Jana was diagnosed with paraplegia after a horse riding accident and can no longer walk. She is unable to do so because her _____ nervous system cannot communicate with her _____ nervous system.
a)
central; autonomic
b)
somatic; central
c)
somatic; sympathetic
d)
autonomic; sympathetic
9.
The autonomic nervous system
a)
controls movements of skeletal muscles
b)
initiates movements of skeletal muscles.
c)
controls the activities of visceral muscles, organs and glands
d)
controls virtually all thoughts, feelings and behaviours
10.
A synapse is
a)
a neural connection
b)
a type of neurotransmitter.
c)
the place where neurons chemically communicate.
d)
the part of the neuron on which small extensions grow.
11.
The _____ nervous system initiates skeletal muscle movement, whereas the _____ nervous system regulates the activity of visceral muscles.
a)
somatic; autonomic
b)
parasympathetic; sympathetic
c)
autonomic; somatic
d)
peripheral; sympathetic
12.
The neurons in the spinal cord are part of the _____ nervous system.
a)
central
b)
peripheral
c)
somatic
d)
autonomic
13.
The peripheral nervous system transmits information between the _____ and the _____.
a)
central nervous system; spinal cord
b)
spinal cord; muscles, organs and glands
c)
sensory receptors, muscles, organs and glands; central nervous system
d)
somatic nervous system; muscles, organs and glands
14.
The two major divisions of the central nervous system are the _____ and the two major divisions of the peripheral nervous are the _____.
a)
somatic and autonomic systems; brain and spinal cord
b)
brain and peripheral system; somatic and sympathetic systems
c)
somatic system and spinal cord
d)
brain and spinal cord; autonomic and somatic systems
15.
The part of the neuron that receives information from the presynaptic neuron _______; the part of a neuron that carries information away from the soma ________;
a)
Axon; dendrite
b)
Soma: dendrite
c)
Dendrite; Axon
d)
Soma; Axon
16.
An important role of an axon is to
a)
carry a neural message towards a neighbouring neuron
b)
carry a neural message away from a neighbouring neuron
c)
integrate neural information and speed up its transmission.
d)
insulate a neuron to speed up its transmission.
17.
A major function of the somatic nervous system is to
a)
carry neural messages between the CNS and internal organs and glands.
b)
maintain the body’s internal states
c)
carry motor messages to the CNS.
d)
transmit information from sensory receptors to the CNS
18.
The division of the nervous system that is generally self-regulating is called the _____ nervous system.
a)
central
b)
somatic
c)
autonomic
d)
peripheral
19.
Which if the following bodily functions results from parasympathetic nervous system action?
a)
increased salivation
b)
increased perspiration
c)
increased respiration
d)
decreased stomach contractions
20.
A major function of the somatic nervous system is to
a)
transmit information from sensory receptor sites to the CNS.
b)
carry neural messages between the CNS and internal organs and glands
c)
maintain the body’s internal states
d)
interpret information provided by sensory systems of the body
21.
You will be able to move the muscles in your hand and fingers to answer this question through the specific action of you
a)
sensory neurons
b)
motor neurons
c)
autonomic nervous system
d)
spinal cord
22.
The white fatty substance that coats and insulates the axon is called the
a)
terminal button
b)
myelin sheath
c)
dendritiv spines
d)
axon collateral
23.
You hear an unexpected loud knock on the window at 2 am while watching TV alone. It’s likely that
a)
Breathing rate increases and bladder relaxes
b)
Digestion is stimulated and breathing rate increases
c)
Perspiration is inhibited and breathing rate decreases
d)
Breathing rate decreases and intestines are stimulated
24.
A neurotransmitter is released from the
a)
dendritic spines
b)
soma
c)
axon collatorals
d)
terminal buttons
25.
Which of the following processes is under the control of the autonomic nervous system?
a)
The production of saliva when eating a sandwich
b)
Performing a simple mathematical equation
c)
Hand-eye coordination when catching a ball
d)
The stinging sensation that occurs after being stung by a bee
26.
Parkinson’s disease motor symptoms are most commonly associated with
a)
an excessive amount of dopamine in motor pathways
b)
loss of dopamine as it travels along motor pathways.
c)
overproduction of dopamine in the substantia nigra.
d)
a depleted amount of dopamine in the substantia nigra
27.
The substantia nigra is located in the _____ region of the brain.
a)
midbrain
b)
forebrain
c)
hindbrain
d)
motor
28.
A neurotransmitter will have its effect when it
a)
reaches the axon terminal
b)
binds to a receptor
c)
contacts a dendrite
d)
enters the synapse
29.
Diseases such as multiple sclerosis result from damage to the myelin of neurons. Therefore, in terms of neural transmission, people who suffer from multiple sclerosis would most likely experience
a)
Increased protection of the affected neurons
b)
Increased transmission of neurotransmitters across the synapse
c)
Slowing of the speed of electrical transmission within a neuron
d)
Difficulty receiving chemical messages from surrounding neurons
30.
Glutamate plays a key role in synaptic plasticity by
a)
Releasing neurohormones into the bloodstream
b)
Increasing the speed of neurotransmitter transmission along the axon
c)
Acting as an excitatory neurohormone released across the synaptic gap
d)
Acting as an excitatory neurotransmitter released across the synaptic gap
31.
Which one of the following best identifies the type of response provided by a spinal reflex?
a)
voluntary
b)
controlled
c)
involuntary
d)
conditioned
32.
Myelin forms a protective coating over nerve axons
a)
Increase the speed of electrical nerve impulses
b)
Decrease the speed of electrical nerve impulses
c)
Prevent the transmission of neurotransmitters across synapses
d)
Promote the transmission of neurotransmitters across synapses.
33.
Parkinson’s disease is characterised by
a)
Decreased dopamine production and improved muscle movements
b)
Increased dopamine production and improved muscle movements
c)
Decreased dopamine production and impaired muscle movements
d)
Increased dopamine production and impaired muscle movements
34.
In the lock and key process, the lock is the ___________, and they key is the ______________.
a)
Neurotransmitters, postsynaptic neurons axon terminal
b)
neurotransmitters, vesicles
c)
receptors, neurons
d)
receptors, neurotransmitters
35.
Which of the following functions is an inhibitory neurotransmitter
a)
GABA
b)
adrenaline
c)
cortisol
d)
glutamate
36.
Sensory neurons are _________________, whereas Motor neurons are ___________________.
a)
Efferent, Afferent
b)
Afferent, Efferent
c)
Affective, Effective
d)
To the spinal cord, to the sensory neurons
37.
Which of the following is not an advantage to a spinal reflex being initiated?
a)
The response time is faster
b)
It allows a person to make a quick decision to promote survival
c)
The response requires no conscious effort
d)
The response is automatic
38.
Neurotransmitters come in two main types _____________ and inhibitory. An example of an inhibitory neurotransmitter is _________________
a)
Motor; adrenaline
b)
Sensory; dopamine
c)
Excitatory; GABA.
d)
Excitatory; glutamate
39.
The peripheral nervous system is comprised of the
a)
Brain and spinal cord
b)
Somatic nervous system and the brain
c)
Autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system
d)
Automatic nervous system and somatic nervous system
40.
neurotransmitter will have its effect when it
a)
Reaches an axon terminal
b)
Binds to its receptor
c)
Contacts a dendrite
d)
Enters the synapse
41.
As neurotransmitters in the CNS, Glutamate (Glu) is ________________, whereas Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) has an _______________________ effect.
a)
Excitatory; inhibitory
b)
Inhibitory; excitatory
c)
Strong; weak
d)
Short; long
42.
A reaction to stimuli that does not involve awareness is a/an
a)
Conscious response
b)
Intentional occurrence
c)
Unconscious response
d)
Autonomic response
43.
Which one of the following describes the role of myelin in neuronal communication?
a)
Coat and insulate the neuron.
b)
Detect information from other neurons.
c)
Store the neurotransmitters that are made by the axon
d)
Transmit electrical impulses away from the axon terminals.
44.
When someone pricks their finger and immediately withdraws it, their response demonstrates
a)
the adaptive nature of the human nervous system.
b)
how the spinal cord makes decisions about movement.
c)
the conscious response involved in the coordination of the reflex.
d)
the role of the brain in the responses of the autonomic nervous system.
45.
What would be the impact on the transmission of neuronal messages if there was evidence of the thinning of dendrite branches?
a)
The neuron would not function properly and could die because dendrites provide energy for the cell.
b)
Electrical messages may become weaker because dendrites conduct electrical energy away from the cell body.
c)
Fewer neurotransmitters may be released into the synapse because dendrites contain vesicles holding neurotransmitters
d)
The likelihood of the post-synaptic neuron being activated may decrease because dendrites receive the neurotransmitters from the synapse.
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