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Nervous System Review

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The major function of the nervous system shown by #1 is
a)

peripheral integration

b)

peripheral input

c)

sensory input

d)

somatic input

e)

sensory output

2.
The major function of the nervous system shown by #2 is
a)

accommodation

b)

integration

c)

regulation

d)

motor input

e)

adaptation

3.
The major function of the nervous system shown by #3 is
a)

motor output

b)

motor input

c)

peripheral output

d)

peripheral input

4.
Which type of neuron is represented by the blue arrow?
a)

motor neuron (efferent neuron)

b)

motor neuron (afferent neuron)

c)

sensory neuron (efferent neuron)

d)

sensory neuron (afferent neuron)

e)

interneuron

5.
Which type of neuron is represented by the red arrow?
a)

motor neuron (efferent neuron)

b)

motor neuron (afferent neuron)

c)

interneuron

d)

sensory neuron (afferent neuron)

e)

sensory neuron (efferent neuron)

6.
What are the two largest divisions of the nervous system
a)
sensory and motor
b)
brain and spinal cord
c)
somatic and autonomic
d)
central and peripheral
7.
Which is true of the central nervous system?
a)
delivers messages from brain to muscles; includes brain and spinal cord
b)
integration (understanding); includes brain and spinal cord
c)
integration (understanding); includes nerves
d)
delivers messages from sensory organs to brain; includes nerves
8.
The motor and sensory division are subdivisions of the
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
c)
autonomic nervous system
d)
somatic nervous system
e)
sympathetic nervous system
9.
The autonomic and somatic nervous systems are subdivisions of the __________ division of the ______ nervous system
a)
sensory; peripheral
b)
sensory; central
c)
sympathetic; peripheral
d)
motor; central
e)
motor; peripheral
10.
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are subdivisions of the
a)
somatic nervous system
b)
central nervous system
c)
sensory nervous system
d)
autonomic nervous system
11.
Which is the structural classification of neuron?
a)
unipolar
b)
afferent
c)
association
d)
motor
e)
interneuron
12.
Which is the functional classification of neuron
a)
multipolar
b)
central
c)
motor
d)
somatic
e)
sympathetic
13.
Not a neuroglial cell
a)
ependymal cell
b)
neuron
c)
schwann cell
d)
satellite cell
e)
oligodendrocytes
14.
Attaches neurons to blood capillaries in the central nervous system
a)
astrocyte
b)
microglial cell
c)
oligodendrocytes
d)
neuron
e)
schwann cells
15.
Form the myelin sheath in the central nervous system
a)
schwann cell
b)
neuron
c)
oligodendrocytes
d)
astrocyte
e)
ependymal cell
16.
Most numerous neuroglial cell
a)
ependymal cell
b)
satellite cell
c)
oligodendrocytes
d)
microglial cell
e)
astrocyte
17.
Neuroglial cells of the PNS (pick all that apply)
a)
ependymal cell
b)
schwann cell
c)
neuron
d)
oligodendrocytes
e)
satellite cell
18.
Phagocytose bacteria and debris around injured neurons
a)
microglial cells
b)
schwann cell
c)
oligodendrocytes
d)
neuron
e)
astrocyte
19.
Regulate levels of oxygen, CO2, and nutrients around a neuron in the PNS
a)
ependymal cell
b)
astrocyte
c)
neuron
d)
satellite cell
e)
schwann cells
20.
Send impulses from one part of the body to another
a)
astrocyte
b)
neuron
c)
schwann cell
d)
satellite cell
e)
oligodendrocytes
21.
Sense and approach injured neurons
a)
schwann cell
b)
neuron
c)
microglial cell
d)
astrocyte
e)
ependymal cell
22.
Surround the cell body of a neuron
a)
microglial cells
b)
oligodendrocyte
c)
neuron
d)
astrocyte
e)
satellite cell
23.
Use cilia to circulate cerebrospinal fluid around the brain & spinal cord
a)
ependymal cell
b)
astrocyte
c)
schwann cell
d)
microglial cell
e)
satellite cell
24.
Also known as association neurons
a)
interneuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
sensory neuron
25.
Carry impulses from the brain to the glands/muscles
a)
interneuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
sensory neuron
26.
Carry impulses within/through the central nervous system
a)
interneuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
sensory neuron
27.
Carry impulses toward the central nervous system
a)
interneuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
sensory neuron
28.
Usually unipolar
a)
interneuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
sensory neuron
29.
Carry a message to your brain letting you know that you touched something hot
a)
interneuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
sensory neuron
30.
Most numerous type of a neuron in the human body
a)
interneuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
sensory neuron
31.
If a neuron has 2 ends extending from the soma, we refer to it as a
a)
unipolar
b)
bipolar
c)
multipolar
32.
If a neuron has many ends extending from the soma, we refer to it as a
a)
unipolar
b)
bipolar
c)
multipolar
33.
Have only one long axon only extending from the soma
a)
unipolar
b)
bipolar
c)
multipolar
34.
Extremely rare neurons that are only found in the special sense organs
a)
unipolar
b)
bipolar
c)
multipolar
35.
Mainly found in the peripheral nervous system
a)
unipolar
b)
bipolar
c)
multipolar
36.
Most common type of neuron in the human body
a)
unipolar
b)
bipolar
c)
multipolar
37.

What type of neuron is shown in the picture?

a)

unipolar

b)

bipolar

c)

multipolar

38.

Also known as the cell body

(a)  

39.

Gaps in the myelin sheath

(a)  

40.

Insulates the axon of a neuron

(a)  

41.

Locations on the axon that impulses jump to

(a)  

42.

Many projections coming off of the soma in a multipolar neuron; receives impulses from neighboring neurons

(a)  

43.

One, long projection on a neuron that sends messages away to the next neuron

(a)  

44.

Produce the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system

(a)  

45.

Swellings at the end of axon terminals that store neurotransmitters

(a)  

46.

The fine projections at the end of the axon

(a)  

47.

Where proteins and necessary molecules are produced

(a)  

48.

Where the axon connects with the cell body

(a)  

49.

How many neurons are in the human body?

(a)  

50.
Neurons have a short lifespan
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Neurons cannot be replaced
a)
True
b)
False
52.

What are the cells called that support and fill spaces between neurons?

(a)  

53.

What are two other terms for an action potential?

(a)  

54.
What is the charge inside of a cell naturally?
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral
55.
A difference in charge between the inside of a cell and the outside of a cell
a)
equilibrium
b)
action potential
c)
concentration gradient
d)
membrane potential
e)
K+ ions
56.
A nerve impulse that travels down the axon; changes the charge of the axon from negative to positive
a)
equilibrium
b)
action potential
c)
concentration gradient
d)
membrane potential
e)
voltage-gated channels
57.
A difference in the number of ions on the inside and outside of a cell which causes ions to flow through channels
a)
equilibrium
b)
action potential
c)
concentration gradient
d)
membrane potential
e)
voltage-gated channels
58.
When the concentration of an ion inside and outside the cell are similar so the ion stops flowing freely
a)
equilibrium
b)
action potential
c)
concentration gradient
d)
membrane potential
e)
voltage-gated channels
59.
Require only the presence of an electrical impulse to open; allow sodium and potassium to pass through
a)
equilibrium
b)
action potential
c)
concentration gradient
d)
membrane potential
e)
voltage-gated channels
60.
Require ATP to open; pumps 3 Na+ out and 2 K+ in
a)
voltage-gated channels
b)
action potential
c)
concentration gradient
d)
membrane potential
e)
sodium-potassium pump
61.
Potassium Ions; there are more INSIDE of a neuron's axon than outside during resting potential
a)
K+ ions
b)
Na+ ion
62.
Sodium Ions; there are more OUTSIDE of a neuron's axon than inside during resting potential
a)
K+ ions
b)
Na+ ion
63.

Allows "muscle memory" and muscle coordination

(a)  

64.

Also known as the "interbrain"

(a)  

65.

Connects the left and right hemisphere of the cerebrum

(a)  

66.

Contains the midbrain

(a)  

67.

Contains the thalamus

(a)  

68.

Divided into 4 lobes

(a)  

69.

Largest part of the brain

(a)  

70.

Major part of the brain that cannot be seen from the outisde

(a)  

71.

Means "little brain" in Latin

(a)  

72.

Meets the basic needs (breathing, circulation, and digestion)

(a)  

73.

Outer layer of the brain

(a)  

74.

Peaks in the surface of the cerebrum

(a)  

75.

Part of the brain that allows you to move your mouth/tongue right to form speech

(a)  

76.

Part of the brain that allows you to understand speech

(a)  

77.

Part of the brain that changes your short-term memories into long-term memories

(a)  

78.

Part of the brain that receives most sensory information (ex. Touch, hot, cold)

(a)  

79.

Part of the brain that starts all movements

(a)  

80.

Part of the brain that triggers fear and anxiety

(a)  

81.

Lobe of the brain responsible for "executive function" (planning, organizing, and decision making)

(a)  

82.

Lobe of the brain that allows you to develop memories

(a)  

83.

Lobe of the brain that allows you to know what is around you (spatial awareness)

(a)  

84.

Lobe of the brain that determines your personality

(a)  

85.

Lobe of the brain that receives and interprets sensory information

(a)  

86.

Lobe of the brain that receives and interprets auditory information

(a)  

87.

Lobe of the brain that receives and interprets smell information

(a)  

88.

Lobe of the brain that receives and interprets visual information

(a)  

89.

Lobe of the brain that helps you control your emotions

(a)  

90.

Below the thalamus

(a)  

91.

Controls blood vessels dilation and constriction

(a)  

92.

Controls other hormone releasing glands (ex. The adrenal glands)

(a)  

93.

Controls the pituitary gland

(a)  

94.

"Bridge" between the cerebellum and motor cortex/sensory cortex

(a)  

95.

In charge of the auditory and visual reflexes, such as turning your head automatically when you hear a loud noise

(a)  

96.

Maintains homeostasis (ex. Body temperature)

(a)  

97.

Sorts data as it comes to the brain and sends that data to the proper part of the cerebrum

(a)  

98.

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(a)  

99.

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(a)  

100.

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(a)  

101.

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(a)  

102.

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(a)  

103.

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(a)  

104.

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(a)  

105.

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(a)  

106.

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107.

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108.

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