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WorksheetsNervous System Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins
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Class
Date
1.
The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another. It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite
a)
synapse
b)
axon terminal
c)
impulse
d)
myelin
2.
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
3.
What is the part highlighted in red?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Diencephalon
4.
Identify the lobe of the brain that is highlighted.
a)
frontal
b)
temporal
c)
occipital
d)
parietal
5.
Identify the lobe of the brain
a)
frontal
b)
temporal
c)
occipital
d)
parietal
6.
What is the largest area of the brain that controls everything conscious?
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Cerebrum
c)
Diencephalon
d)
Brain Stem
7.
This is a picture of the
a)
peripheral nervous sysyem
b)
central nervous system
c)
respiratory system
d)
circulatory system
8.
Brain cells are called
a)
hemoglobin
b)
neurons
c)
brainpoppers
d)
alveoli
9.
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
10.
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
11.
E
a)
Synapse
b)
Cell Body
c)
Axon
d)
Dendrite
12.
Possesses the Sensory Cortex
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Occipital Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Parietal Lobe
13.
The brain and brain stem make up the:
a)
Peripheral Nervous System
b)
Somatic Nervous System
c)
Autonomic Nervous System
d)
Central Nervous System
14.
What structure is grey in this picture?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain Stem
15.
Our ______ receive messages and send them to the brain. The brain sends messages to our body on how to respond.
a)
heart
b)
lungs
c)
nerves
16.
What part of the brain deals with the thalamus and hypothalamus?
a)
Brain Stem
b)
Cerebellum
c)
diencephalan
d)
cerebrum
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 function do the orbits, eye lashes, and lacrimal glands all have in common?
a)
Nutrition
b)
Lubrication
c)
Protection
d)
Excretion
22.
When you cry and your nose runs, what fluid is coming through your nose?
a)
Tears
b)
Cerebrospinal fluid
c)
Aqueous humor
d)
Mucus
23.
When you look in the mirror, what part of the eye can you NOT see?
a)
Iris
b)
Pupil
c)
Sclera
d)
Retina
24.
What are the two functions of the lens of the eye?
a)
Refraction and accomodation
b)
Impulse reception and transmission
c)
Maintains the shape of the eyeball and refracts light
d)
Color vision and night vision
25.
What part of the eye is actually a mucous membrane?
a)
Sclera
b)
Cornea
c)
Choroid coat
d)
Conjunctiva
26.
When a person looks at an image, light rays pass through the eye and focus on the:
a)
Pupil
b)
Retina
c)
Optic nerve
d)
Lens
27.
What is the largest structure of the ear?
a)
Malleus
b)
Cochlea
c)
Pinna
d)
Tympanic membrane
28.
If your ossicles were removed, you would NOT be able to:
a)
Equalize pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane
b)
Maintain your sense of balance
c)
Transmit sound waves to the inner ear
d)
Carry nerve impulses to the cerebrum
29.
Of the following, when a sound is heard, what structure would be the first to transmit the sound wave?
a)
Organ of Corti
b)
Cochlea
c)
Stapes
d)
Tympanic membrane
30.
What statement about the sense of taste is true?
a)
Taste is influences by the sense of smell
b)
Taste buds are called lacteals
c)
There are no taste buds in the back of the tongue
d)
There are two main tastes, sweet and salty
31.
Olfactory receptors can be found:
a)
on the tongue
b)
in the nose
c)
in the ear
d)
in the skin
32.
The tongue is a mass of muscle tissue with projections called?
a)
olfactory receptors
b)
taste buds
c)
papillae
d)
villi
33.
The.............carries visual messages to the brain.
a)
optic nerve
b)
taste buds
c)
receptors from the skin
d)
auditory nerve
e)
olfatory nerve
34.
Of the following, which is NOT part of an eye?
a)
cochlea
b)
iris
c)
retina
d)
cornea
35.
Which neurons in your eye can detect all colors of light?
a)
Rods
b)
Pyramids
c)
Cubes
d)
Cones
36.
How well did you know the Nervous System?
a)
90-100%
b)
80-89%
c)
70-79%
d)
60-69%
e)
Less than 60%
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