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WorksheetsHS 2 Nervous System and Special Senses
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The function of the neuron is to transmit information to other nerves, tissues, and cells.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
The Somatic Nervous System is involuntary
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The Autonomic Nervous System is involuntary
a)
True
b)
False
4.
The "Fight or Flight" response is part of the
a)
Sympathetic Nervous System
b)
Parasympathetic Nervous System
c)
Sensory Nervous System
5.
What does the acronym F.A.S.T. mean?
a)
Face, Arm, Speech, Time
b)
Face, Arm, Spine, Toes
c)
Face, Arm, Sclera, Time
6.
Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive disease that causes brain atrophy (shrinking) and brain cells to die.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
An electroencephalogram is an amplified recording of the electrical waves sweeping across the brain’s surface, measured by electrodes placed on the scalp. It is also known as a/an
a)
EEG
b)
ECG
c)
EPG
8.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of brain tissue. It can be used as a diagnostic tool.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
A Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or stroke, can only be caused by a blocked vessel in the brain.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
The ____________ sends impulses to the brain, which interprets vision.
a)
Cornea
b)
Iris
c)
Optic Nerve
12.
The ___________ is the color part of the eye.
a)
Cornea
b)
Iris
c)
Optic Nerve
13.
The medical term for "lazy eye" is called:
a)
Amblyopia
b)
Cataract
c)
Glaucoma
14.
Hearing loss can be classified as either conductive hearing loss or sensory hearing loss.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
A __________ implant receives sound from the outside environment, processes it, and sends small electric currents near the auditory nerve.
a)
Vestibular Implant
b)
Cochlear Implant
c)
Tympanic Implant
16.
The sense of taste is more sensitive than smell.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
There are 5 taste sensations: sweet, sour, bitter, salt and savory.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Pain is:
a)
Objective
b)
Subjective
19.
The Universal Pain Assessment Tool is used by healthcare providers to assess pain.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The Universal Pain Assessment Tool has patients rate their pain on a scale of 0-10. Zero being the most pain and 10 being the least pain.
a)
True
b)
False
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