WorksheetsThe Nervous System & Special Senses
Total questions: 185
Worksheet time: 2hrs 56mins
The two largest divisions of the nervous system are the
parasympathetic and sympathetic.
central and peripheral.
afferent and efferent.
autonomic and somatic.
somatic and sympathetic.
Which of the following divisions of the nervous system controls voluntary behaviors?
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Autonomic
Somatic
Afferent
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems together make up which division of the nervous system?
Central
Autonomic
Somatic
Peripheral
Regional
Another name for motor neurons is
efferent neurons.
afferent neurons.
somatic neurons.
sympathetic neurons.
parasympathetic neurons .
The letter "B" represents which part of the brain?
Brain stem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Afferent neurons are primarily responsible for which of the following?
Moving voluntary muscle.
Activating the fight or flight response.
Bringing sensory information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system.
Maintaining the rest or digest response.
Keeping the heart beating.
Another name for motor neurons is
efferent neurons.
afferent neurons.
somatic neurons.
sympathetic neurons.
parasympathetic neurons .
For which of the following activities is the parasympathetic nervous system generally responsible?
resting and digesting
sweating and dilating pupils
fight or flight response
vigorous physical activity
Dendrite
Axon hillock
Myelin Sheath
Node of Ranvier
represent?
Which lobe deals with vision?
Temporal
Occipital
Parietal
Frontal
What part of the brain deals with motor skills and balance?
Cerebrum
cerebellum
dienchephalan
brain stem
Which part of the brain deals with breathing, hear rate and swallowing?
Brain stem
Cerebrum
cerebellum
thalamus
How many cranial nerves are there?
16
29
31
12
How many spinal nerves are there?
12
14
31
30
Click 2 correct functions of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system?
produces adrenaline and nor adrenaline
starts digestion and saliva production
pupils contract
increase heart rate and blood pressure
What type of neuron is shown?
multipolar
unipolar
bipolar
tripolar
What type of neuron is shown?
multipolar
unipolar
bipolar
tripolar
What type of neuron is shown?
multipolar
bipolar
unipolar
tripolar
What type of cell clears dead tissue by phagocytosis?
astrocytes
microglial cells
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
Which type(s) of cells are part of the peripheral nervous system?
Ependymal cells
Microglial cells
Schwann cells
Satellite cells
During the Falling action potential (repolarization) and the undershoot, what channels are opening?
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Both sodium and potassium
Which of the following is NOT true of the Sodium-Potassium Pump?
3 sodiums are pumped out
2 potassiums are pumped out
energy is used
ions are moved against the gradient
The dark spots within the cell body are called
Schwann cells
Myelin sheaths
Axon hillocks
Nissl bodies
The gaps in the myelin sheath are known as
axon terminal
Schwann cells
Nodes of Ranvier
axon hillocks
What is also known as the soma?
nucleus
cell body
Nissl body
dendrites
Which type(s) of cells are part of the peripheral nervous system?
Ependymal cells
Microglial cells
Schwann cells
Satellite cells
increased heart rate
sympathetic
parasympathetic
Frontal Lobe Functions
Breathing, heart rat, internal organs
Voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions
Processes auditory info and encodes memory
Swallowing, coughing, sneezing, and vomiting
Cerebellum Functions
Coordinates all movement; Helps maintain posture, muscle control, and balance
Sensory perception and integration of all senses
Visual perception, including color, form, and motion
Processes auditory info and encodes memory
When is the potassium channel open?
during rest only
during repolarization only
during depolarization only
all the time
As the neuron fires, there's a reversal in _____ as the axon undergoes ________.
direction, depolarization
charge, depolarization
direction, repolarization
charge, repolarization
Which one of the following is involved in maintaining a resting membrane potential?
Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3Na+ in for every 2K+ out
Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3K+ in for every 2Na+ out
Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3Na+ out for every 2K+ in
Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3K+ out for every 2Na+ in
What is a characteristic of axons in motor neurons?
When there is a resting potential, the outside of the axon is negative relative to the inside.
During an action potential, Na+ ions diffuse out of the axon.
K+ ions diffusing out of the axon repolarizes it.
Impulses in the axon travel towards the cell body.
The influx of this ion follows the arrival of an action potential and triggers the release of the neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.
sodium
potassium
calcium
iron
All of the following are involved in production of nerve impulses in neurons except
sodium-potassium ion cotransporters
passive potassium ion transporters
voltage-gated sodium and potassium channels
instantaneous release of nerve gas
These nerves monitor the body's position and external conditions, and control skeletal muscle.
autonomic nerves
central nerves
visceral nerves
somatic nerves
This part of the brain is the main processing center in humans, responsible for thought and language. It is, also, divided into two hemispheres.
pons
thalamus
cerebrum
cerebellum
What is a ganglion?
a cell that supports a neuron
a nerve cord in an invertebrate
a specialized neuron that monitors the body's external conditions
a cluster of neuron cell bodies that function as an integrating center
What is an axon?
cell body of a neuron
an ion used to send an electrical impulse
the expressed portion of a gene
the long cytoplasmic extension of a neuron
This cellular structure wraps around axons and functions to increase the transmission speed of action potentials.
ganglion
peripheral membrane
meninges
myelin sheath
This part of the brain governs heartbeat, breathing rate, and reflexes such as swallowing, coughing, vomiting, and sneezing.
thalamus
cerebrum
cerebellum
medulla oblongata
This portion of the cerebral cortex has sensory processing centers that can be mapped to different regions of the body, essentially head to toe.
somatosensory cortex
pituitary gland
corpus callosum
thalamus
This tissue is found in the camera eyes of cephalopods and vertebrates and is densely packed with photoreceptors.
cornea
sclera
choroid
retina
This region of the human eye has the highest concentration of cone cells.
iris
pupil
fovea
optic disk
These photoreceptor cells are used to detect dim light and coarse movement.
papillae
cone
rod
disk
In the middle ear, sound vibrations are transmitted directly from the eardrum to which one of the following structures?
malleus
oval window
pinna
organ of Corti
Which one of the following best describes the function of the organ of Corti?
to maintain balance
to keep the inner ear clean
to detect nearly-inaudible sounds
to trigger action potentials that travel to the brain
This type of sensory receptor detects solutes dissolved in fluid, and also functions in taste and smell.
mechanoceptor
nociceptor
chemoreceptor
thermoreceptor
This term refers to signals from sensory neurons in walls of internal organs.
somatic sensations
sensitive sensations
extrasensory sensations
visceral sensations
Check all that apply.
In humans, the sense of smell involves...
olfactory bulbs
chemoreceptors
the cerebral cortex
the limbic system
Which of the following is not considered one of the five main taste sensations?
sweet
umami
unagi
bitter
This portion of the forebrain is the main center for control of the internal environment.
cerebellum
thalamus
limbic system
hypothalamus
Brain area that receives smell impulses
olfactory bulb
cones
tears
lacrimal
Common type of papillae that contains taste buds
fungiform
tears
lacrimal
olfactory bulb
Taste receptor cells
fungiform
gustatory cells
cones
olfactory bulb
Photoreceptors that detect color
tears
olfactory bulb
cones
gustatory cells
What gland produces tears?
lacrimal
olfactory bulb
cones
gustatory cells
Our sense of static equilibrium is created by the
vibration of the tympani membrane
movement of otoliths along hair cells
sound waves traveling through the cochlea
stimulation of hair cells in the organ of Corti
The iris controls the size of the
pupil
retina
sclera
cones
Sound waves entering the external auditory canal hit the
eardrum, also known as the
semicircular canals
cochlea
papillae
tympanic membrane
The point at the back of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the
fovea
macula
optic disc
chorid
You turn off the lights to go to bed. What happens to your pupils?
The pupils constrict.
The pupils dilate.
The pupils do not change.
The pupils only respond to increasing light.
What is our 'blind spot?'
Optic Disc
Optic Nerve
Iris
Cornea
round window
Organ of Corti
tympanic membrae
vestibule
auditory ossicles
round window
External Acoustic meatus
Semicircular canals
Gel like liquid inside the larger eye chamber
aqueous humor
vitreous humor
iris
fovea centralis
pupil
cornea
retina
lens
Which division serves skeletal muscles?
somatic
autonomic
sympathetic
parasympathetic
Which type of cell is being described?
- Most abundant CNS neuroglia
- Support and brace the neurons and anchor them to their supply lines (capillaries)
- Control the chemical environment around the neurons by "mopping up" excess K+ ions and recapturing and recycling neurotransmitters.
- Named for their shape: "star cells"
Astrocytes
Microglial cells
Ependymal cells
Oligodendrocytes
Which type of cell is being described?
- Monitor the health of nearby neurons with their "thorny" processes
- Transform into special macrophages that phagocytize invading microorganisms or dead neurons.
Astrocytes
Microglial cells
Ependymal cells
Oligodendrocytes
Which type of cell is being described?
- Line cerebrospinal fluid-filled CNS cavities.
- The cilia found on these squamous or columnar cells circulate the cerebrospinal fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord.
- Name means" wrapping garment"
Astrocytes
Microglial cells
Ependymal cells
Oligodendrocytes
Which type of cell is being described?
- produce a myelin sheath around CNS nerve fibers
Astrocytes
Microglial cells
Ependymal cells
Oligodendrocytes
What is letter B
Optic nerve
Lens
Cornea
Retina
Pupil
What is letter I?
Cornea
Lens
Vitreous humor
Optic nerve
Pupil
What part is this?
Auricle (Pinna)
Cochlea
Optic Nerve
Lens
What part is this?
Cochlea
Vesitbulocochlear Nerve
Hammer
Iris
The Ear drum is also known as the:
Tympanic Membrane
Pinna
Malleus
Incus
What part is this?
Eustachian Tube
Semi Circular Canals
Vestibulocochlear Nerve
Optic Nerve
Which lobe is highlighted?
frontal
temporal
parietal
cerebellum
Which lobe is highlighted?
frontal
temporal
occipital
cerebellum
Which lobe is being highlighted?
occipital
temporal
frontal
parietal
Which lobe is being highlighted?
frontal
occipital
temporal
parietal
What structure is being highlighted?
cerebrum
cerebellum
pons
brain stem
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
12
13
31
21
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12
13
31
21
Identify #9
cerebrum
pons
spinal cord
corpus callosum
medula oblongata
Identify #5
cerebrum
pons
spinal cord
corpus callosum
medula oblongata
Identify #6
cerebrum
pons
spinal cord
corpus callosum
medula oblongata
P?
Motor Cortex
Broca's Area
Lateral Sulcus
Parietal Lobe
abducts the eyes
Trigeminal
Abducens
oculomoter
facial
optic nerve
oculomotor nerve
trochlear nerve
accessory nerve
vestibulocochlear nerve
vagus nerve
Oculomotor
Optic
Olfactory
Trochlear
Abducens
Accessory
Facial
Trochlear
Vestibulocochlear
Vagus
Abducens
Glossopharyngeal
Hypoglossal
Abducens
Trochlear
Trigeminal
Abducens
Vagus
Accessory
Facial
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Oculomotor Nerve?
III
IV
V
VI
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Trochlear Nerve?
III
IV
V
VI
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Abducens Nerve?
III
IV
V
VI
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Trigeminal Nerve?
III
IV
V
VI
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Vestibulocochlear Nerve?
VII
VIII
IX
X
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Glossopharyngeal Nerve?
VII
VIII
IX
X
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Facial Nerve?
VII
VIII
IX
X
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Vagus Nerve?
VII
VIII
IX
X
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Optic Nerve?
I
II
XI
XII
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Accessory Nerve?
I
II
XI
XII
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Olfactory Nerve?
I
II
XI
XII
Which Cranial Nerve is called the Hypoglossal Nerve?
I
II
XI
XII
Which Cranial Nerve does NOT have motor or sensory of the tongue
VI
VII
IX
XII
Which Cranial Nerve does NOT associated with Eye Muscle Movement?
II
III
IV
VI
Which Cranial Nerve is associated with sensation of smell?
I
II
III
IV
Which Cranial Nerve is associated with sensation of hearing?
V
VI
VII
VIII
Tasting on the anterior of the tounge
trigeminal
trochlear
facial
Vestibulocochlear
Which of the following is a motor nerve with fibers conducting impulses to the soft palate, pharynx, larynx, neck, and upper back?
abducens (VI)
facial (VII)
accessory (XI)
vagus (X)
Which nerve is a sensory nerve that conducts impulses associated with the sense of smell
olfactory (I)
optic (II)
Trigeminal (V)
Facial (VII)
What is the name of a motor nerve that conducts impulses to muscles that move the eyes and other muscles?
trigeminal (V)
vagus (X)
accessory (XI)
trochlear (IV)
Which nerve is a sensory nerve that conducts impulses associated with the sense of vision?
vagus (X)
optic (II)
facial (VII)
accessory (XI)
Which mixed nerve includes sensory nerves that lead to the eyes, scalp, forehead, teeth, and jaws, and motor nerves that lead to the jaw and mouth?
facial (VII)
abducens (VI)
trochlear (IV)
trigeminal (V)
Which nerve is a motor nerve that conducts impulses that moves the eyes and eyelids and focuses light coming into the eye?
optic (II)
trochlear (IV)
oculomotor (III)
facial (VII)
Which of the following is a motor nerve with fibers conducting impulses to muscles that move the tongue?
vestibulocochlear (VII)
glossopharyngeal (IX)
facial (VII)
hypoglossal (XII)
Which of the following motor neurons moves the eyes and conduct impulses to other muscles?
optic (II)
accessory (XI)
abducens (VI)
trigeminal (V)
Which mixed nerve has sensory fibers associated with the pharynx, tonsils, and carotid arteries, and motor fibers associated with swallowing?
glossopharyngeal (IX)
hypoglossal (XII)
facial (VII)
trigeminal (V)
Which sensory nerve has fibers the conduct impulses associated with hearing and equilibrium?
vestibulocochlear (VIII)
facial (VII)
oculomotor (III)
trochlear (IV)
Which mixed nerve has sensory fibers conducting impulses to the pharynx, larynx, esophagus, and viscera of the chest and abdomen, and motor fibers associated with speech, swallowing, and conducting impulses to the heart?
accessory (XI)
vagus (X)
hypoglossal (XII)
trigeminal (V)
Which mixed nerve has sensory fibers associated with taste and motor fibers for conducting impulses for facial expressions, tear ducts, and salivary glands?
oculomotor (III)
facial (VII)
abducens (VI)
hypoglossal (XII)
A
superior rectos
superior oblique
inferior rectus
inferior oblique
medial rectus
B
superior rectos
superior oblique
inferior rectus
inferior oblique
medial rectus
C
superior rectos
superior oblique
inferior rectus
inferior oblique
medial rectus
D
superior rectos
lateral rectus
inferior rectus
inferior oblique
medial rectus
E
superior rectos
lateral rectus
inferior rectus
inferior oblique
medial rectus
F
superior rectos
lateral rectus
inferior rectus
inferior oblique
medial rectus
What action does muscle B perform?
Elevates the eye
Adduction of eye
Medial rotation of eye
Elevates the upper eyelid
What action does muscle F perform?
Depresses the eye
Turns the eye laterally
Adducts the eye
Elevates the upper eyelid
