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WorksheetsSPS411: REVISION 2 (NERVOUS SYSTEM)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The spinal cord is an organ in the
nervous system.
lymphatic system.
endocrine system.
respiratory system.
Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus?
Axon
Cell body
Dendrite
Synaptic end bulb
The central nervous system consists of the
cranial and spinal nerves.
somatic and autonomic divisions.
brain and spinal cord.
sympathetic and autonomic divisions.
The branch of a neuron that carries a nerve impulse away from the cell body is the
axon.
dendrite.
node of Ranvier.
soma.
The Nodes of Ranvier are
gaps in the myelin sheath.
sites of neurotransmitter storage.
where the nucleus of a neuron is located.
sites of myelin production.
The part of the nervous system that transmits impulses from CNS to skeletal muscle is the
somatic nervous system.
central nervous system.
autonomic nervous system.
afferent division.
Which of these effectors is not directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Skeletal muscle
Most glands
What is the division that conveys impulses to the central nervous system?
Motor
Efferent
Somatic
Afferent
The glial cells are
transmit electrical signals.
support, protect and nourish the neurons.
located in CNS.
short/long nerve fiber.
Which of the following is the BEST describe the motor neuron?
Carry impulse from receptor to central nervous system.
Carry impulse from central nervous system to effectors.
Mainly connected to special sense.
Usually unipolar in structure.
Which of the following statements best describes the membrane situation in the resting state in the neuron?
Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are open.
Only the voltage-gated K+ are closed.
All the voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels are closed.
Only the voltage-gated Na+ channels are open.
Motor nerve fibers cross over in the
cerebellum.
midbrain.
pons.
medulla oblongata.
Which of the following areas of the brain is most involved in maintaining the body's homeostasis?
Hypothalamus
Cerebral cortex
Cerebellum
Pons
Which of the following is the central layer of the meninges?
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater
Dura mater
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid flows within the
epidural space.
subdural space.
subarachnoid space.
pia mater.
The diameter of the spinal cord is slightly larger in the
cervical and thoracic regions.
cervical and lumbar regions.
cervical and sacral regions.
thoracic and lumbar regions.
Which of the following activities is associated with parasympathetic system?
Chase by a dog
Entering the interview session
Pupils constrict after lunch
Watch horror movie
Which of the following would NOT take place during exercise or vigorous physical activity?
Decreased urinary tract mobility.
Increased digestive activity to allow more glucose absorption for energy.
Increased glucose release from the liver to provide increased energy to cells.
Constriction of blood vessels to supply more blood to the heart and skeletal muscle.
The brain stem consists of the
cerebrum, pons, midbrain, and medulla oblongata.
midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.
pons, medulla oblongata, cerebellum and midbrain.
midbrain only.
The following are under the control of the hypothalamus EXCEPT
releasing hormones for the anterior pituitary.
production of melatonin.
autonomic nervous system.
body temperature.
The diencephalon is located
deep to the cerebrum.
behind the pons.
deep within the cerebral white matter.
beneath (interior) the cortex.
Pathway that are made up of sensory fibers that carry impulse up the spinal cord to the brain known as
ascending tract.
descending tract.
ventral roots.
dorsal roots.
Which of the following are incorrectly matched?
Central nervous system composed of brain and spinal cord.
Somatic nervous system includes motor neurons to skeletal muscles.
Sympathetic nervous system includes motor neurons to skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.
Peripheral nervous system includes cranial and spinal nerves.
Which of the following would NOT occur when parasympathetic system is active?
Constricted pupils
Eliminating urine
Sweaty skin
Low normal blood pressure
The part of the brain concerned with memory, reasoning, judgement and intelligent is
limbic system.
association areas.
motor areas.
sensory areas.
The _________ nervous system controls the heart and lungs.
central
sensory
autonomic
somatic
Which of these structures is part of the PNS?
Diencephalon
Brainstem
Midbrain
Cranial nerve
Which of the following statements best describes the membrane situation in the depolarization state in the neuron?
Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are open.
All the voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels are closed.
Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are closed.
Only the voltage-gated Na+ channels are open.
Which of the following statements best describes the membrane situation in the repolarization state in the neuron?
Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are open.
All the voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels are closed.
Only the voltage-gated K+ channels are closed.
Only the voltage-gated Na+ channels are open.
Which of these effectors is not directly controlled by the somatic nervous system?
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Skeletal muscle
Most glands
