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SPS411: REVISION 2 (NERVOUS SYSTEM)

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

The spinal cord is an organ in the

a)

nervous system.

b)

lymphatic system.

c)

endocrine system.

d)

respiratory system.

2.

Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus?

a)

Axon

b)

Cell body

c)

Dendrite

d)

Synaptic end bulb

3.

The central nervous system consists of the

a)

cranial and spinal nerves.

b)

somatic and autonomic divisions.

c)

brain and spinal cord.

d)

sympathetic and autonomic divisions.

4.

The branch of a neuron that carries a nerve impulse away from the cell body is the

a)

axon.

b)

dendrite.

c)

node of Ranvier.

d)

soma.

5.

The Nodes of Ranvier are

a)

gaps in the myelin sheath.

b)

sites of neurotransmitter storage.

c)

where the nucleus of a neuron is located.

d)

sites of myelin production.

6.

The part of the nervous system that transmits impulses from CNS to skeletal muscle is the

a)

somatic nervous system.

b)

central nervous system.

c)

autonomic nervous system.

d)

afferent division.

7.

Which of these effectors is not directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

a)

Smooth muscle

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Skeletal muscle

d)

Most glands

8.

What is the division that conveys impulses to the central nervous system?

a)

Motor

b)

Efferent

c)

Somatic

d)

Afferent

9.

The glial cells are

a)

transmit electrical signals.

b)

support, protect and nourish the neurons.

c)

located in CNS.

d)

short/long nerve fiber.

10.

Which of the following is the BEST describe the motor neuron?

a)

Carry impulse from receptor to central nervous system.

b)

Carry impulse from central nervous system to effectors.

c)

Mainly connected to special sense.

d)

Usually unipolar in structure.

11.

Which of the following statements best describes the membrane situation in the resting state in the neuron?

a)

Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are open.

b)

Only the voltage-gated K+ are closed.

c)

All the voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels are closed.

d)

Only the voltage-gated Na+ channels are open.

12.

Motor nerve fibers cross over in the

a)

cerebellum.

b)

midbrain.

c)

pons.

d)

medulla oblongata.

13.

Which of the following areas of the brain is most involved in maintaining the body's homeostasis?

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

Cerebral cortex

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Pons

14.

Which of the following is the central layer of the meninges?

a)

Arachnoid mater

b)

Pia mater

c)

Dura mater

d)

CSF

15.

Cerebrospinal fluid flows within the

a)

epidural space.

b)

subdural space.

c)

subarachnoid space.

d)

pia mater.

16.

The diameter of the spinal cord is slightly larger in the

a)

cervical and thoracic regions.

b)

cervical and lumbar regions.

c)

cervical and sacral regions.

d)

thoracic and lumbar regions.

17.

Which of the following activities is associated with parasympathetic system?

a)

Chase by a dog

b)

Entering the interview session

c)

Pupils constrict after lunch

d)

Watch horror movie

18.

Which of the following would NOT take place during exercise or vigorous physical activity?

a)

Decreased urinary tract mobility.

b)

Increased digestive activity to allow more glucose absorption for energy.

c)

Increased glucose release from the liver to provide increased energy to cells.

d)

Constriction of blood vessels to supply more blood to the heart and skeletal muscle.

19.

The brain stem consists of the

a)

cerebrum, pons, midbrain, and medulla oblongata.

b)

midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.

c)

pons, medulla oblongata, cerebellum and midbrain.

d)

midbrain only.

20.

The following are under the control of the hypothalamus EXCEPT

a)

releasing hormones for the anterior pituitary.

b)

production of melatonin.

c)

autonomic nervous system.

d)

body temperature.

21.

The diencephalon is located

a)

deep to the cerebrum.

b)

behind the pons.

c)

deep within the cerebral white matter.

d)

beneath (interior) the cortex.

22.

Pathway that are made up of sensory fibers that carry impulse up the spinal cord to the brain known as

a)

ascending tract.

b)

descending tract.

c)

ventral roots.

d)

dorsal roots.

23.

Which of the following are incorrectly matched?

a)

Central nervous system composed of brain and spinal cord.

b)

Somatic nervous system includes motor neurons to skeletal muscles.

c)

Sympathetic nervous system includes motor neurons to skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

d)

Peripheral nervous system includes cranial and spinal nerves.

24.

Which of the following would NOT occur when parasympathetic system is active?

a)

Constricted pupils

b)

Eliminating urine

c)

Sweaty skin

d)

Low normal blood pressure

25.

The part of the brain concerned with memory, reasoning, judgement and intelligent is

a)

limbic system.

b)

association areas.

c)

motor areas.

d)

sensory areas.

26.

The _________ nervous system controls the heart and lungs.

a)

central

b)

sensory

c)

autonomic

d)

somatic

27.

Which of these structures is part of the PNS?

a)

Diencephalon

b)

Brainstem

c)

Midbrain

d)

Cranial nerve

28.

Which of the following statements best describes the membrane situation in the depolarization state in the neuron?

a)

Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are open.

b)

All the voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels are closed.

c)

Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are closed.

d)

Only the voltage-gated Na+ channels are open.

29.

Which of the following statements best describes the membrane situation in the repolarization state in the neuron?

a)

Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are open.

b)

All the voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels are closed.

c)

Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are closed.

d)

Only the voltage-gated Na+ channels are open.

30.

Which of these effectors is not directly controlled by the somatic nervous system?

a)

Smooth muscle

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Skeletal muscle

d)

Most glands