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Introduction to Nervous System

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main function of the nervous system is

a)

to transport materials through the body

b)

to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

c)

to break apart your food so you can absorb the nutrients/macromolecules in it

d)

to control and coordinate all the body systems

2.

The cells of the nervous system are called...

a)

nuclei

b)

neurons

c)

stimuli

d)

lymphocytes

3.

How are messages sent in the nervous system?

a)

chemical

b)

photosynthesis

c)

electric and chemical

d)

electric

4.

The chemicals that float across the synapse are called

a)

lymphocytes

b)

neurotransmitters

c)

macrophages

d)

hormones

5.

The three types of neurons are (choose all that apply)

a)

muscle neuron

b)

sensory neuron

c)

motor neuron

d)

interneuron

6.

If you step on a tack which type of neuron sends the information to the brain? (a)  

7.

What are the neurons called that the brain is made up of which interpret what happened? (a)  

8.

Which type of neuron carries a message away from your brain to your leg muscles that causes your foot to rise? (a)  

9.

Which part of the neuron picks up a signal and turns it to an electric signal?

a)

dendrites

b)

cell body

c)

axon

d)

synapse

10.

The _____________________________ insulates the axon to speed up the signal.

a)

dendrites

b)

myelin sheath

c)

synapse

d)

cell body

11.
The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.
a)
heart, brain, kidneys
b)
lungs, liver, stomach
c)
brain, spinal cord, nerves
d)
eyes, pancreas, veins
12.
This is a picture of the 
a)
peripheral nervous sysyem
b)
central nervous system
c)
respiratory system
d)
circulatory system
13.
Brain cells are called
a)
hemoglobin
b)
neurons
c)
brainpoppers
d)
alveoli
14.
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
15.
This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
a)
neuron
b)
myelin sheath
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
16.
E
a)
Synapse
b)
Cell Body
c)
Axon 
d)
Dendrite
17.

The part of the PNS that controls involuntary actions

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

somatic nervous system

c)

organic nervous system

d)

reflexive nervous system

18.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
19.
A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons
a)
myelin sheath
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
axon
d)
axon terminal
20.
This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.
a)
Axon 
b)
Dendrite
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Axon Terminal
21.

What part of the nervous system is responsible for slowing down breathing and pulse?

a)

Spinal Nerves

b)

Sympathetic

c)

Parasympathetic

d)

Spinal Nerves

22.
The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
23.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
24.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Fun
25.
_____ neurons carry  messages away from the central nervous system.
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Flower
26.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
27.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
28.
Chemicals in the neuron that help send messages
a)
dendrites
b)
neurotransmitters
c)
axon terminals
d)
vesicles
29.
The major role of the interneuron (association neuron) is to ________.
a)
carry information from the central nervous system to muscles and/or the viscera
b)
form a lipid-protein (lipoprotein) cell membrane on the outside of axons
c)
transmit nerve impulses from the skin and organs to the central nervous system   
d)
connect motor and sensory neurons in their pathways
30.
increased heart rate
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
31.
Lack of salivation
a)
sympathethic
b)
parasympathetic
32.
What is the name of cells that support the cells that send information?
a)
Neurons
b)
Axons
c)
Dendrites
d)
Neuroglia
33.
What type of neuroglial cell attaches neurons to capillaries?
a)
Astrocyte
b)
Oligodendrocytes
c)
Microglial
d)
Ependymal
34.
What is the main function of oligodendrocytes?
a)
Production of insulation and protection
b)
Maintain the health of the neuron
c)
Brace and support the neuron to it's nurtient supply
d)
Lining of the central cavities to circulate spinal fluid
35.
The function of the ependymal cells is ___________.
a)
Protection of the delicate neuron axon
b)
Maintain the health of the neuron
c)
Circulates the cerebrospinal fluid
d)
Insulate the electrical impulse
36.

Neuroglial cells that form the fatty myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS are ___________ in the PNS are ________________?

a)

ganglia and oligodendroglia

b)

astrocytes and schwann cells

c)

schwann cells and oligodendroglia

d)

oligodendroglia and schwann cells

37.

Small cells that engulf and destroy microbes and cellular debris in the CNS

a)

microglia

b)

horns

c)

neuroglia

d)

astrocytes

38.

Produce cerebrospinal fluid in the brain & spinal cord

a)

ependymal cells

b)

oligodendrocytes

c)

microglia

d)

astrocytes

39.

Type of neuron that perceive information about your environment.

a)

Motor Neuron

b)

Interneuron

c)

Sensory Neuron

40.

Type of neuron that sends nerve impulses to muscles and gland, by the command of other neurons.

a)

Motor Neurons

b)

Interneurons

c)

Sensory Neurons

41.

Neurons that only have on process?

a)

Multipolar

b)

Bipolar

c)

Unipolar

d)

Unpolar

42.

Unipolar neurons are always ....

a)

Sensory

b)

Reflex

c)

Visual

d)

Only in the CNS

43.

The Central Nervous System is almost all ....

a)

Unpolar

b)

Bipolar

c)

Multipolar

d)

Unipolar

44.
Which division of the nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord?
a)
The Autonomic NS
b)
The Peripheral NS
c)
The Central NS
d)
The Somatic NS
45.
Which division of the nervous system controls our digestive organs
a)
The Central NS
b)
The Autonomic NS
c)
The Peripheral NS
d)
The Cerebral Cortex
46.
What is the function of the mylein sheath?
a)
To speed up nervous signals
b)
To insulate the axon
c)
To modulate the nervous signal
d)
To take up extra space
47.
a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell Body

c)

Axon

d)

Node of Ranvier

48.

Carry impulses from from CNS to effectors

a)

afferent/sensory neurons

b)

efferent/motor neurons

c)

dendrites

d)

axon terminals

49.

Carry impulses from from CNS to effectors

a)

afferent/sensory neurons

b)

efferent/motor neurons

c)

dendrites

d)

axon terminals

50.

Carry impulses from from receptors to CNS

a)

afferent/sensory neurons

b)

efferent/motor neurons

c)

dendrites

d)

axon terminals

51.

Carry impulses from from receptors to CNS

a)

afferent/sensory neurons

b)

efferent/motor neurons

c)

dendrites

d)

axon terminals

52.

Transmit impulses away from the cell body

a)

afferent/sensory neurons

b)

axons

c)

dendrites

d)

astrocytes

53.

Transmit impulses toward from the cell body

a)

afferent/sensory neurons

b)

axons

c)

dendrites

d)

astrocytes

54.

Contain vesicles with neurotransmitters (located at the end of axons)

a)

axons

b)

dendrites

c)

axon terminals

d)

synapse

55.

Function(s) of the myelin sheath?

a)

protects

b)

insulates

c)

increases speed of transmission

d)

all of the above

56.

Chemicals which transmit electrical impulses

a)

astrocytes

b)

oligodendrocytes

c)

microglia

d)

neurotransmitters

57.

Cells that form myelin sheaths on CNS

a)

astrocytes

b)

oligodendrocytes

c)

microglia

d)

neurotransmitters

58.

Cells that form myelin sheaths on PNS

a)

astrocytes

b)

oligodendrocytes

c)

microglia

d)

Schwann cells

59.

Scavenge and degrade dead cells & protect the brain from invaders

a)

ependymal cells

b)

oligodendrocytes

c)

microglia

d)

astrocytes

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