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Nervous System Review #1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Correctly break down the divisions of the Nervous System

2.

Which division do we label as rest & digest?

a)

somatic

b)

efferent

c)

parasympathetic

d)

sympathetic

3.

Which division do we label as "fight or flight"?

a)

somatic

b)

central

c)

sympathetic

d)

parasympathetic

4.

Which division deals with involuntary muscle control?

a)

autonomic

b)

somatic

c)

efferent

d)

sensory

5.

Correctly label diagram:

6.

Which portions of the neuron to the left would be part of a synapse?

a)

1 & 2

b)

5 & 4

c)

6 & 8

d)

1 & 4

7.

Which of the following types of neuroglia would be involved in producing the structure labeled #7 in this picture?

a)

microglia

b)

ependymal cells

c)

astrocytes

d)

schwann cells

8.

Neurons are classified by # of processes extending from the cell body. What would this one be classified as?

a)

bipolar

b)

unipolar

c)

multipolar

d)

polypolar

9.

What of these substances does the blood brain barrier allow to cross into the brain?

a)

proteins

b)

large lipid molecules

c)

glucose

d)

all components of blood can pass through the barrier

10.

The purpose of the blood brain barrier is

a)
to allow harmful substances into the brain and disrupt brain function
b)
to provide nutrients and oxygen to the brain
c)
to regulate the body's temperature and maintain homeostasis
d)
to protect the brain from harmful substances and maintain a stable environment for proper brain function