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Neurology Review

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Central nervous system consists of...

a)

brain

b)

spinal cord

c)

ganglia

d)

nerves

2.

Seeing, smelling, touching, and body awareness are related to which function of the nervous system?

a)

Mental activity

b)

Sensory input

c)

Motor input

d)

Integration

3.

Stimulation of the skeletal muscles to contract relate to which function of the nervous system?

a)

sensory input

b)

motor input

c)

integration

d)

homeostasis

4.

Processing sensory input and initiating a motor response is defines which function of the nervous system?

a)

sensory input

b)

motor input

c)

integration

d)

homeostasis

5.

Which division of the nervous system sends signals to the skeletal muscle, and is under voluntary control?

a)

somatic motor division

b)

somatic sensory division

c)

autonomic motor division

d)

autonomic sensory division

6.

The term afferent means...

a)

to bring to

b)

to bring away from

7.

Sensory nerves are...

a)

afferent nerves

b)

efferent nerves

8.

Which prefix means outer part?

a)

para-

b)

peri-

c)

peripher-

d)

sym-

9.

The division that calms the body and slows the heart beat:

a)

parasympathetic

b)

sympathetic

c)

somatic

10.

Which term means pertaining to the internal organs?

a)

somatic

b)

visceral

c)

ganglion

d)

neuron

11.
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
12.
This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the dendrite to taste
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
gene
d)
neuron
13.
A network of branches coming from individual cells.  They carry information and electrical signals in the brain and nervous system
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
dendrite
d)
neuron
14.
A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information
a)
axon
b)
neuron
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
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.
A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons
a)
myelin sheath
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
axon
d)
axon terminal
17.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate:
a)
learning and memory
b)
pain and pleasure
c)
muscle movements
d)
sleep, moods/emotions
18.
Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle movements?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Serotonin
d)
GABA
19.
Acetylcholine (ACh) is heavily involved with 
a)
muscle movements
b)
making memories
c)
blocking pain
d)
elevating mood
20.

Which neurotransmitter plays a role in movement, memory, reward, and cognition.

a)

acetylcholine

b)

serotonin

c)

dopamine

d)

endorphins

21.

Identify the correct root and its meaning in the term norepinephrine.

a)

-epi; above

b)

nor-; normal

c)

nephr-; kidney

d)

-ine; PTT

22.

Identify the meaning of the prefix in the term endorphin?

a)

morphine

b)

within

c)

upon

d)

together

23.

Identify the meanings of the two roots in the term serotonin.

a)

chemical compound

b)

tension

c)

serum

d)

PTT

24.
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
25.

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

26.

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

a)

microglia

b)

horns

c)

neuroglia

d)

astrocytes

27.

Produce cerebrospinal fluid in the brain & spinal cord

a)

ependymal cells

b)

oligodendrocytes

c)

microglia

d)

astrocytes

28.

Identify the meaning of the root in the term astrocyte?

a)

cell

b)

spinal cord

c)

scanty

d)

star

29.

Identify the meaning of the prefix in the term oligodendrocyte.

a)

scanty

b)

cell

c)

treelike

30.
What part of the brain is Letter E pointing to?
a)
Temporal Lobe
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla Oblongata
d)
Parietal Lobe
31.
Controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate
a)
Diencephalon
b)
Frontal Lobe
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Cerebellum
32.
The Medulla Obolongata controls our ___.
a)
Blood Pressure 
b)
Muscle Memory 
c)
Pain reaction
d)
Memory 
33.

Processes hearing, language and helps us identify faces.

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

34.

Identify the lobe of the brain highlighted.

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

35.

The center of visual perception

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

36.

Identify the area of the brain highlighted.

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Hypothalamus

37.

Identify the area of the brain highlighted.

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Cerebrum

38.

Functions include initiating voluntary movement, working memory, personality, and higher cognitive functions such as decision-making and judgment.

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

39.

Identify the area of the brain highlighted.

a)

Brain stem

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Spine

d)

Medulla oblongata

40.

Identify the area of the brain highlighted.

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Brain stem

d)

Temporal lobe

41.

Responsible for integrating sensory information, including touch, temperature, pressure and pain.

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

42.

Meaning of the root in the term frontal.

a)

brain

b)

forehead

c)

side of head

d)

back of head

43.

Meaning of the root in the term temporal,

a)

forehead

b)

side of head

c)

back of head

d)

wall

44.

Form the rounded elevations on the cerebrum.

a)

sulcus

b)

gyrus

c)

cerebellum

45.

our “emotional brain”, or ‘childish brain’. It is found buried within the cerebrum and contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala and hippocampus.

a)

forebrain

b)

midbrain

c)

limbic system

d)

medulla

46.

located in the limbic system, regulates various functions of the pituitary gland and endocrine activity, as well as somatic functions e.g.body temperature, sleep, appetite.

a)

parietal lobe

b)

thalamus

c)

occipital lobe

d)

hypothalamus

47.

found in limbic system and relays sensory information from other parts of the brain to the cerebral cortex

a)

thalamus

b)

medulla

c)

pons

d)

parathyroid

48.

Identify the meaning of the root medulla.

a)

middle

b)

elongated

c)

place

d)

fine net

49.

Where is the location of the hypothalamus in relation to the thalamus?

a)

above

b)

below

c)

around

d)

behind

50.
Trochlear Nerve
a)
II
b)
IV
c)
V
d)
VIII
51.
Allows you to swallow your food
a)
Trigeminal
b)
Facial
c)
Glossopharyngeal
d)
Hypoglossal
52.
Shrugs the shoulders
a)
Accessory
b)
Vestibulocochlear
c)
Abducens
d)
Trigeminal
53.
Moves eyes laterally away from the nose
a)
abducens
b)
facial
c)
trigeminal
d)
accessory
54.
Sight
a)
I
b)
II
c)
III
d)
IV
55.

Which terms have a root that means tongue?

a)

vestibulocochlear

b)

glossopharyngeal

c)

hypoglossal

d)

oculomotor

56.

Sensory nerve for vision.

a)

Optic

b)

Oculomotor

c)

Trochlear

d)

abducens

57.

Term with a root meaning double.

a)

abducens

b)

trochlear

c)

trigeminal

d)

vagus

58.
What is the protective tissue of the spinal cord and brain called?
a)
cerebellum fluid
b)
meninges 
c)
axons
59.

The myelin sheath _____ an impulse as it travels along the axon.

a)

slows down

b)

speeds up

c)

does not affect

60.

Neurons that carry messages from the brain and spinal cord

a)

afferent

b)

efferent

c)

none of the above

61.

The dura matter is

a)

the outer coverage of brain and spinal cord

b)

inner coverage of brain and spinal covity

c)

only covers spinal cord

d)

a middle layer coverage

62.

This type of neuron revieces stimuli from receptor cites in sense organs and carries message toward spinal cord and brain?

a)

efferent

b)

afferent

c)

associative

63.

What does arachnoid matter mean?

a)

spider mother

b)

soft mother

c)

tough mother

d)

voluntary

64.

Which root means thinking?

a)

cognit-

b)

conscious-

c)

dement-

d)

deliri-

65.

What is the meaning of the root in the term dementia?

a)

condition

b)

without

c)

mind

d)

brain

66.

What is the meaning of the root in the term hemiplegia?

a)

wekaness

b)

paralysis

c)

disease

d)

half

67.

Blood supply causing brain cells to be deprived of oxygen can result in...

a)

TBI

b)

CSF

c)

CVA

68.

Neurons discharge electrical signals in an abnormal rhythm can lead do describes which disorder?

a)

Stroke

b)

Epilepsy

c)

TBI

d)

CP

69.

Disease of muscular rigidity, tremors, and a masklike facial expression.

a)

CP

b)

MS

c)

Alzheimers

d)

Parkinsons

70.

Which of the following are examples of traumatic brain injuries?

a)

concussion

b)

epilepsy

c)

stroke

d)

SBS

71.

Which of the following disorders occurs due to demyelination of nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve.

a)

CP

b)

MS

c)

Meningitis

d)

CVA

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