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WorksheetsNervous System Anatomy and Terms Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is the part of a neuron that conducts the electrical impulse toward its destination?
a)
dendrite
b)
nerve cell body
c)
axon
d)
myelin
2.
Which of the following is the location of the nucleus of a neuron?
a)
dendrite
b)
nerve cell body
c)
axon
d)
myelin
3.
Which of the following is the insulating material found around a neuron?
a)
dendrite
b)
nerve cell body
c)
axon
d)
myelin
4.
Which term describes the elevated portions, or convolutions, on the surface of the cerebrum?
a)
gyri
b)
ventricles
c)
synapse
d)
sulci
5.
Which term describes the valleys separating the convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum?
a)
gyri
b)
ventricles
c)
synapse
d)
sulci
6.
Which of the following is a CSF-containing cavity inside the brain tissue itself?
a)
gyri
b)
ventricle
c)
synapse
d)
sulci
7.
Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly?
a)
sensory neuron—afferent neuron
b)
ganglion—knot-like mass of nerve cell bodies
c)
motor neuron—efferent neuron
d)
somatic nerves—serve the eyes and ears
8.
Which of the following is the point at which two neurons meet?
a)
gyri
b)
ventricles
c)
synapse
d)
sulci
9.
Which part of the brain serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes, ears, and skin to the cerebrum?
a)
thalamus
b)
cerebellum
c)
pons
d)
hypothalamus
10.
Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true?
a)
The parasympathetic branch slows down heart rate.
b)
The sympathetic branch dilates airways.
c)
The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion.
d)
The sympathetic branch raises blood pressure.
11.
Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true?
a)
The nervous system coordinates all the activity of the body.
b)
The nervous system receives information from sensory receptors.
c)
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
d)
The nervous system adjusts the activity of muscles and glands.
12.
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
a)
dendrite—highly branched
b)
nerve cell body—contains nucleus and other organelles
c)
axon—receives impulse from previous cell
d)
synapse—junction between two neurons
13.
The central nervous system consists of all the following EXCEPT the:
a)
brain
b)
cranial nerves
c)
spinal cord
d)
all of the above
14.
Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true?
a)
All portions of the nervous system are composed of nervous tissue.
b)
Motor nerves carry commands to muscles and glands.
c)
Cranial and spinal nerves are part of the central nervous system.
d)
Sensory nerves carry information to the central nervous system.
15.
Which part of the brain is responsible for thoughts, judgment, memory, problem solving, and language?
a)
hypothalamus
b)
cerebrum
c)
cerebellum
d)
thalamus
16.
Which part of the brain coordinates voluntary body movements and maintains balance?
a)
pons
b)
cerebrum
c)
cerebellum
d)
diencephalon
17.
Which of the following statements regarding neuroglial cells is NOT true?
a)
Neuroglial cells conduct electrical impulses.
b)
Some neuroglial cells produce myelin.
c)
There is a variety of types of neuroglial cells.
d)
Neuroglial cells provide support for the neurons
18.
Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly?
a)
frontal lobe—most anterior portion of the cerebrum
b)
parietal lobe—controls vision
c)
occipital lobe—most posterior portion of the cerebrum
d)
temporal lobe—controls hearing and smell
19.
Which layer of the meninges forms web-like filaments?A) B) C) D)
a)
arachnoid layer
b)
dura mater
c)
pia mater
d)
subdural space
20.
Which of the following is the part of a neuron that receives the impulse?
a)
dendrite
b)
nerve cell body
c)
axon
d)
myelin
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