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Nervous system (with Patti)

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?
a)
brain and spinal cord
b)
brain and cranial nerves
c)
spinal cord and spinal nerves
d)
cranial nerves and spinal nerves
2.
What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?
a)
To maintain temperature
b)
To improve conductivity
c)
To protect the axon
d)
To release neurotransmitters
3.
Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs (like your stomach) to the
a)
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
b)
central nervous system (CNS)
c)
muscles
d)
sense organs
4.
a signal molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses
a)
neuron
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
nerve
d)
action potential
5.
part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons
a)
axon
b)
dendrites
c)
myelin sheath
d)
synapse
6.
Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell with the use of neurotransmitters is called __________.
a)
myelin sheath
b)
axon
c)
threshold
d)
synapse
7.
The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n) _____________.
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
cell body
d)
Schwann cell
8.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
9.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "F" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
10.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "C" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
11.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Node of Ranvier
12.
These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord
a)
Sensory Neurons
b)
Motor Neurons
c)
Efferent Neurons
d)
Glial Cells
13.
These neuron processes transmit information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
14.
These neuron processes transmit information from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
15.
This part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function, blood pressure, breathing, digestion.
a)
Autonomic Nervous System
b)
Sensory Nervous System
c)
Motor Nervous System
d)
Peripheral Nervous System
16.

The main function of the nervous system

a)

send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to and from the body

b)

break down food to be used by the body

c)

remove wastes from the body

d)

all of these

17.

The part of the brain in charge of involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat.

a)

cerebrum

b)

medulla

c)

cerebellum

d)

neuron

18.

The part of the brain in charge of thinking and memory.

a)

cerebrum

b)

medulla

c)

cerebellum

d)

neuron

19.

The part of the neuron that receives stimulus is the (a)  

20.

Which part of the neuron transmits impulses to other neurons?

a)

axon

b)

cell body

c)

dendrite

d)

node

21.

The part of the brain that controls all voluntary activities of the body is the (a)  

22.

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

a)

gathers information

b)

processes information

c)

transmits information

d)

all of the above

23.

The major set of large set of nerves running down the spinal column or vertebrae.

a)

axon

b)

spinal cord

c)

dendrite

d)

cell body

24.

The part of the body that integrates the information it receives from all over the body in order to make decisions is called the __________________

a)

peripheral nervous system

b)

sympathetic nervous system

c)

central nervous system

d)

parasympathetic nervous system

25.

Which of the following is not the basic function of the nervous system?

a)

detects and senses stimuli

b)

responds to sensory stimulation

c)

sends signal rapidly between body parts

d)

produces fluids such as plasma and intestinal fluid

26.

Which lobe of the brain is the main decision maker of the brain and controls voluntary movement?

a)

Frontal

b)

Temporal

c)

Parietal

d)

Occipital

27.

Which lobe of the brain primarily processes auditory information?

a)

Frontal

b)

Temporal

c)

Parietal

d)

Occipital

28.

Which lobe of the brain processes somatosensory information such as touch, pain, temperature, and limb location?

a)

Frontal

b)

Temporal

c)

Parietal

d)

Occipital

29.

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for visual information?

a)

Frontal

b)

Temporal

c)

Parietal

d)

Occipital

30.

In which lobe of the brain is Broca's area located?

a)

Frontal

b)

Temporal

c)

Parietal

d)

Occipital

31.

In which lobe of the brain is Wernicke's area located?

a)

Frontal

b)

Temporal

c)

Parietal

d)

Occipital

32.

Which of the following is not a component of the diencephalon?

a)

Midbrain

b)

Thalamus

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Epithalamus

33.

Which part of the diencephalon relays sensory impulses to the sensory cortex and helps with memory?

a)

Thalamus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Epithalamus

34.

Which part of the diencephalon is the chief integration center for the autonomic NS?

a)

Thalamus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Epithalamus

35.

Which part of the diencephalon forms the posterior side of the diencephalon and is composed of the pineal gland?

a)

Thalamus

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Epithalamus

36.

Which of the following is not a component of the brain stem?

a)

Midbrain

b)

Pons

c)

Medulla oblongata

d)

Thalamus

37.

Which part of the brain stem contains visual and auditory reflex centers?

a)

Midbrain

b)

Pons

c)

Medulla oblongata

d)

Thalamus

38.

Which part of the brain stem relays information from the cerebrum to the cerebellum and is also called the bridge?

a)

Midbrain

b)

Pons

c)

Medulla oblongata

d)

Thalamus

39.

Which part of the brain stem merges into the spinal cord?

a)

Midbrain

b)

Pons

c)

Medulla oblongata

40.

Which major part of the brain controls balance and equilibrium?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Diencephalon

d)

Brain Stem

41.

Which part of the brain is known as the language comprehension center?

a)

Broca's

b)

Wernicke's

42.

Which part of the brain controls the physical ability to speak?

a)

Broca's

b)

Wernicke's

43.

Identify the structure labeled as A.

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Frontal Lobes

c)

Parietal Lobes

d)

Occipital Lobes

44.

Identify the structure labeled as B.

a)

Parietal Lobes

b)

Occipital Lobes

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Frontal Lobes

45.

Identify the structure labeled as C.

a)

Occipital Lobes

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Frontal Lobes

d)

Parietal Lobes

46.

Identify the structure labeled as D.

a)

Frontal Lobes

b)

Occipital Lobes

c)

Parietal Lobes

d)

Cerebrum

47.

Identify the structure labeled as A.

a)

Pons

b)

Temporal Lobes

c)

Parietal Lobes

d)

Cerebellum

48.

Identify the structure labeled as B.

a)

Brain Stem

b)

Frontal Lobes

c)

Occipital Lobes

d)

Pons

49.

Identify the structure labeled as C.

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Occipital Lobes

c)

Brain Stem

d)

Temporal Lobes

50.

Identify the structure labeled as D.

a)

Medulla Oblongata

b)

Temporal Lobes

c)

Frontal Lobes

d)

Brain Stem

51.

Identify the structure labeled as E.

a)

Temporal Lobes

b)

Brain Stem

c)

Parietal Lobes

d)

Cerebellum

52.

Identify the structure labeled as H.

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Frontal Lobes

c)

Temporal Lobes

d)

Brain Stem

53.

Which letter represents the Frontal Lobes?

a)

A

b)

G

c)

F

d)

E

54.

Which letter represents the Cerebellum?

a)

D

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

55.

Which letter represents the Occipital Lobes?

a)

F

b)

D

c)

E

d)

G

56.

Which letter represents the Temporal Lobes?

a)

F

b)

E

c)

B

d)

A

57.

Which letter represents the Medulla Oblongata?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

58.

Which letter represents the Pons?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

59.

Which letter represents the Parietal Lobes?

a)

D

b)

E

c)

F

d)

G

60.

Which letter represents the Cerebellum?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

61.

Which letter represents the Occipital Lobes?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

62.

Which letter represents the Medulla Oblongata?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

63.

Which letter represents the Pons?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

64.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the MOTOR division?

a)

Rest and Digest

b)

Controls voluntary movements

c)

Conducts signals to effectors

d)

Interpret signals

65.

Which of these best describes glial cells?

a)

The cells that send signals to the brain

b)

Cells that support the neurons

c)

Any cell in the nervous system

d)

Cells that make muscles move

66.

If we did not have this type of cell, bacteria could more easily infiltrate our brain tissue:

a)

Satellite cells

b)

Oligodendrocytes

c)

Microglia

d)

Schwann cells

67.

Which type of cell is located between neurons and capillaries to control what enters the cells from the blood?

a)

Astrocytes

b)

Oligodendrocytes

c)

Schwann cells

d)

Satellite cells

68.

Which type of cell is circled?

a)

Schwann cells

b)

Astrocytes

c)

Microglia

d)

Ependymal cells

69.

Which type of cell is circled?

a)

Microglia

b)

Astrocytes

c)

Oligodendrocytes

d)

Satellite cells

70.

Which type of glial cells form a protective barrier around the brain and spinal cord tissues?

a)

Microglia

b)

Oligodendrocytes

c)

Schwann cells

d)

Ependymal cells

71.

Which two types of cells produce myelin coverings around the nerves?

a)

Microglia and astrocytes

b)

Schwann cells and satellite cells

c)

Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes

d)

Oligodendrocytes and astrocytes

72.

Which type of cell is circled?

a)

Satellite cells

b)

Microglia

c)

Ependymal cells

d)

Neural cells

73.

Which type of cell is circled?

a)

Oligodendrocytes

b)

Satellite cells

c)

Astrocytes

d)

Ependymal cells

74.

Which type of cells provide protective cushioning around the neuron cell body?

a)

Microglia

b)

Satellite cells

c)

Neural cells

d)

Ependymal cells

75.

Which type of glial cells are found in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

a)

Astrocytes

b)

Microglia

c)

Schwann cells

d)

Oligodendrocytes

76.

Which type of cells are found in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

a)

Astrocytes

b)

Microglia

c)

Ependymal cells

d)

All of these

77.

Which neuron structure is indicated by #7 ?

a)

Dendrite

b)

Nodes of Ranvier

c)

Axon terminal

d)

Myelin sheath

78.

Which neuron structure is indicated by #1 ?

a)

Dendrite

b)

Axon

c)

Axon terminal

d)

Myelin sheath

79.
An axon conducts nerve impulses _________ the cell body.
a)
away from
b)
toward
c)
both toward and away
d)
around, bypassing
80.
Neurons that travel toward the central nervous system are called
a)

sensory neurons on afferent pathways

b)

motor neurons on efferent pathways

c)

inter neurons on spinal pathways

d)

sensory neurons on efferent pathways

81.

What is the name of structure Z and Y.

a)

Neurotransmitters:Dendrite

b)

Neurotransmitters: Axon terminal

c)

Synapse: Axon terminal

d)

Synapse: Neurotransmitters

82.

W is the

a)

Axon Terminal Button of presynaptic neuron

b)

Neurotransmitters

c)

Dendrite of postsynaptic neuron

d)

Synapse on post synaptic neruon

83.
What is the nerve impulse in the axon called?
a)
action potential
b)
resting potential
c)

neurotransmitter

d)
synapse
84.

Which glial cells support and anchor neurons in the PNS?

a)
Microglia
b)
Oligodendrocytes
c)

Satellite cells

d)
Astrocytes
85.

The ______________ is the largest part of the brain

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

thalamus

d)

hypothalamus

86.

This part of the brain coordinates movement and balance.

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brain stem

d)

Spinal Cord

87.

The function of the thalamus is ______.

a)

a balance center

b)

a thermostat

c)

a relay station to other brain parts

d)

to regulate sleep

88.

This structure allows the left and right hemisphere of the brain to communicate.

a)

thalamus

b)

cerebral cortex

c)

hypothalamus

d)

corpus callosum

89.

The part of the brain that is most associated with sleep.

a)

thalamus

b)

medulla oblongata

c)

reticular formation

d)

pons

90.
What part of the brain is Letter C pointing to?
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
91.
What part of the brain is Letter G pointing to?
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
92.
What part of the brain is Letter A pointing to?
a)
Temporal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Frontal Lobe
93.
What part of the brain is Letter A pointing to?
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla Oblongata
d)
Parietal Lobe
94.
What part of the brain is Letter F pointing to?
a)
Pons
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla Oblongata
d)
Parietal Lobe
95.
What part of the brain is Letter E pointing to?
a)
Temporal Lobe
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla Oblongata
d)
Parietal Lobe
96.
What part of the brain is Letter E pointing to?
a)
Temporal Lobe
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla Oblongata
d)
Parietal Lobe
97.

Which part of the brain controls feelings, personality, and complex thought?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Frontal Lobe

c)

Brain Stem

d)

Parietal Lobe

98.

Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord?

a)

Brain Stem

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Occipital Lobe

99.

If you were having trouble balancing, what part of your brain might be affected?

a)

Occipital Lobe

b)

Brain Stem

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Frontal Lobe

100.

You actually do 'have eyes in the back of your head' because this region of the brain responsible for visual processing is right above the cerebellum!

a)

temporal lobe

b)

parietal lobe

c)

occipital lobe

d)

frontal lobe

101.

This part of the brain makes us unique and is our control information processing center?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Corpus Collosum

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Hypothalamus

102.

What is the function of the PARIETAL LOBE?

a)

Processes memory

b)

Processes sense of touch and pain

c)

Processes your hearing

d)

Processes your vision

103.

What is the function of the TEMPORAL LOBE?

a)

Processes movement

b)

Contains memory and planning

c)

Processes your hearing and smell

d)

Processes visual information

104.

What are the three parts of the Brainstem?

a)

Medulla Oblongata, Frontal Lobe, Spinal cord

b)

Medulla Oblongata, Cerebellum, Cerebrum

c)

Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Midbrain

d)

medulla oblongata, spinal cord, thalamus

105.
what controls your sight ?
a)
occipital lobes
b)
temporal lobes
c)
parietal lobes
d)
brainstem
106.
what controls your heart rate ?
a)
motor stip
b)
sensory strip
c)
cerebellum
d)
brainstem

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