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Neuro and Endocrine Quiz

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

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1.

The brainstem includes the:

a)

medulla oblongata, pons, and thalamus.

b)

medulla oblongata, midbrain, and hypothalamus.

c)

pons, midbrain, and medulla oblongata.

d)

medulla oblongata, pons, and cerebellum.

2.

The association of sensation with emotion occurs in the:

a)

hypothalamus.

b)

thalamus.

c)

medulla oblongata.

d)

cerebellum.

3.

The functions of the spinal cord include:

a)

the primary reflex center.

b)

carrying motor impulses to the brain.

c)

carrying sensory impulses away from the brain.

d)

integrating conscious commands.

4.

An efferent neuron carries impulses in the direction opposite that of:

a)

a motor neuron.

b)

a sensory neuron.

c)

an afferent neuron.

d)

a sensory or afferent neuron.

5.

Which structure is part of the diencephalon?

a)

Midbrain

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Medulla oblongata

d)

Pons

6.

Which nervous system makes up part of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

Parasympathetic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

d)

None of the above

7.

Which nervous system dominates the control of effector organs under normal, everyday conditions?

a)

Parasympathetic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

8.

As part of which nervous system do postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine?

a)

Parasympathetic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

d)

None of the above

9.

Which nervous system is also called the craniosacral nervous system?

a)

Parasympathetic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

d)

None of the above

10.

Some of the neurons in this structure function as endocrine glands:

a)

hypothalamus

b)

thalamus

c)

cerebellum

d)

medulla oblongata

11.

The conjunctiva:

a)

is a mucous membrane covering part of the eye.

b)

opens and closes to regulate the light entering the eye.

c)

is the colored part of the eye.

d)

is the clear part of the sclera.

12.

The pupil:

a)

is a mucous membrane covering part of the eye.

b)

opens and closes to regulate the light entering the eye.

c)

is the colored part of the eye.

d)

is the clear part of the sclera.

13.

The inner ear consists of three spaces, which are the:

a)

perilymph, vestibule, and the cochlea

b)

endolymph, vestibule, and the cochlea

c)

vestibule, semicircular canals, and the cochlea

d)

vestibule, semicircular canals, and the endolymph

14.

The sense of balance occurs in the:

a)

ossicles

b)

semicircular canals

c)

vestibule

d)

semicircular canals and the vestibule

15.

The specific organ of hearing is called the:

a)

cochlea

b)

semicircular canal

c)

organ of Corti

d)

tympanic membrane

16.

The sense of taste is classified as a:

a)

proprioceptor

b)

chemoreceptor

c)

mechanoreceptor

d)

thermoreceptor

17.

The six primary taste sensations are:

a)

sweet, salty, fruity, metallic, umami, bitter

b)

sweet, salty, metallic, bitter, sour, umami

c)

sweet, metallic, sour, umami, fruity, salty

d)

umami, sweet, fruity, bitter, sour, metallic

18.

The olfactory receptors:

a)

also assist in the sense of taste

b)

are able to respond to four primary odors

c)

are not sensitive because of the location of the receptors

d)

also assist in the sense of sight

19.

Which of the following sensations is generated by a general sense organ?

a)

Touch

b)

Taste

c)

Equilibrium

d)

Both touch and equilibrium

20.

Which of the following is not considered one of the layers of the eye?

a)

Retina

b)

Sclera

c)

Iris

d)

Choroid

21.

Which of the following is not part of the vascular layer of the eye?

a)

Iris

b)

Cornea

c)

Ciliary muscle

d)

Pupil

22.

What kind of receptors sense taste and smell?

(a)  

23.

The endocrine system consists of glands that:

a)

release chemicals into ducts

b)

release chemicals carried by the blood

24.

The anterior pituitary secretes:

a)

TSH

b)

oxytocin

c)

ADH

d)

TSH, oxytocin, and ADH

25.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH):

a)

is produced by the posterior pituitary gland

b)

is called the ovulating hormone

26.

ADH:

a)

is released by the hypothalamus.

b)

is made by the pituitary gland.

c)

increases the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney.

d)

decreases the amount of water absorbed by the kidney.

27.

Aldosterone has its effects mainly on the cells of the:

a)

intestine.

b)

stomach.

c)

liver.

d)

kidney.

28.

Androgens, which are similar to testosterone, are:

a)

secreted by the inner zone of the adrenal cortex.

b)

secreted by the middle zone of the adrenal cortex.

c)

secreted by the outer zone of the adrenal cortex.

d)

not secreted by the adrenal cortex.

29.

Epinephrine:

a)

is released by the inner zone of the adrenal cortex.

b)

reinforces the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system.

c)

is released in response to stress.

d)

is released by the outer zone of the adrenal cortex.

30.

Glucagon:

a)

is released by pancreatic beta cells.

b)

accelerates liver glycogenolysis.

c)

causes a drop in blood glucose levels.

d)

decreases liver glycogenolysis.

31.

The ovary secretes:

a)

FSH.

b)

estrogen.

c)

LH.

d)

FSH and LH.

32.

The hormone that has the opposite function of calcitonin is:

a)

parathyroid hormone.

b)

T3.

c)

T4.

d)

insulin.

33.

Aldosterone has an impact on the concentration of which substance in the blood?

a)

Glucose

b)

Potassium

c)

Sodium

34.

The hormone that seems to influence how fat is metabolized in the body is:

a)

leptin

b)

ANH

c)

ADH

d)

melatonin

35.

The hormone that helps regulate the body’s internal clock is:

a)

leptin

b)

ANH

c)

ADH

d)

melatonin

36.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by a hyposecretion of:

a)

insulin

b)

glucagon

c)

aldosterone

d)

ADH

37.

The most important regulator of the amount of sodium in the body is:

a)

kidney

b)

small intestine

c)

large intestine

d)

skin

38.

Aldosterone:

a)

increases sodium reabsorption by the kidney

b)

increases water reabsorption

c)

increases the water volume in extracellular fluid

d)

increases sodium reabsorption by the kidney, water reabsorption, and water volume in extracellular fluid

39.

The term used to describe a blood sodium level of more than 145 mEq/L is:

a)

hyponatremia.

b)

hyperkalemia.

c)

hypernatremia.

d)

hypercalcemia.

40.

Regulates the “fight-or-flight” response.

a)

Pia mater

b)

Norepinephrine

c)

Cranial nerves

d)

Spinal nerves

e)

Dura mater

41.

What hormone is secreted by beta cells of pancreatic islets?

(a)  

42.

High Potassium

a)

Hypercalcemia

b)

Hyperkalemia

c)

Hyponatremia

d)

Hypernatremia

e)

Hypocalcemia

43.

Blood potassium levels of more than 5.1 mEq/L

(a)  

44.

Blood sodium level below 136 mEq/L

(a)  

45.

Blood calcium levels rise above normal limits

(a)  

46.

What is the social bonding hormone secreted by posterior pituitary gland?

(a)  

47.

Which parts of the brain control personality/reasoning, and coordinating movement and balance? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

Frontal Lobe

b)

Parietal Lobe

c)

Temporal Lobe

d)

Occipital Lobe

e)

Cerebellum

48.

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling involuntary actions such as heartbeat and breathing?

a)

Frontal Lobe

b)

Temporal Lobe

c)

Brainstem

d)

Cerebellum

49.

Which part of the brain is involved in spatial reasoning and navigation?

a)

Temporal Lobe

b)

Occipital Lobe

c)

Parietal Lobe

d)

Frontal Lobe

50.

The central nervous system is composed of the brain and:

a)

Heart

b)

Spinal cord

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidneys

51.

The "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem, which plays an important role in balance, is the:

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Medulla

d)

Pons

52.

The brainstem consists of the midbrain, pons, and:

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Medulla oblongata

c)

Thalamus

d)

Hypothalamus

53.

Which part of the brain is involved in the regulation of basic survival functions such as heart rate and breathing?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brainstem

d)

Hippocampus

54.
What is this?
a)
Pons
b)
Medulla Oblongata
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Hypothalamus
55.

The three parts of the brain stem.

a)

Midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.

b)

Pons, Medulla Oblongata, and Cerebrum

c)

Brain Stem and Corpus Callosum

d)

Midbrain, Pons, and Hypothalamus

56.

What is the largest part of the human brain?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Brainstem

d)

Thalamus

57.

What are the two parts of the nervous system?

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Brain

c)

Senses

d)

Peripheral nervous system

58.

Which is NOT a sense organ?

a)

ears

b)

fingers

c)

tongue

d)

hair

59.

The cerebrum part of your brain controls_____.

a)

balance

b)

posture

c)

five senses

d)

involuntary actions

60.

The cerebellum part of your brain controls_______.

a)

balance

b)

posture

c)

the five senses

d)

involuntary actions

61.

The brain stem controls_______.

a)

balance

b)

posture

c)

the five senses

d)

involuntary actions

62.

Which section of the brain helps regulate heartbeat and respiration?

a)

Diencephalon

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Brain stem

d)

Cerebellum

63.

Which part of the brain stem connects with the spinal cord?

a)

Medulla oblongata

b)

Midbrain

c)

Pons

64.

Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for action in an emergency?

a)

Sympathetic system

b)

Parasympathetic system

65.

Which activities of the body are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

66.
The outermost layer of the eye is the ?
a)
conjuctiva
b)
sclera
c)
retina
d)
choroid coat
67.

Pictured is a human brain. What part of the brain is labeled with the #1?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

brain stem

d)

diencephalon

68.

Pictured is a human brain. What part of the brain is labeled with the #5?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

brain stem

d)

diencephalon

69.

The photoreceptors that responsible for giving us fine details and color vision in bright light are...?

a)

rods

b)

cones

c)

sticks

d)

stones

70.

The brain and the spinal cord make up which of the following divisions of the nervous system?

a)

Peripheral

b)

Central

c)

Somatic

d)

Autonomic

e)

Sympathetic

71.

Another name for motor neurons is

a)

efferent neurons.

b)

afferent neurons.

c)

somatic neurons.

d)

sympathetic neurons.

e)

parasympathetic neurons .

72.

What lobe is bright pink in this picture?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

73.
Which letter on the illustration represents the frontal lobe? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
74.
What part of the brain is Letter F pointing to?
a)
Pons
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla Oblongata
d)
Parietal Lobe
75.
What part of the brain is Letter E pointing to?
a)
Temporal Lobe
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla Oblongata
d)
Parietal Lobe
76.

What structure is in the picture? (it sits on top of the brain stem)

a)

brain stem

b)

thalamus

c)

hypothalamus

d)

cerebrum

e)

cerebellum

77.

What structure is in the picture? (its between the thalamus and the pituitary gland)

a)

brain stem

b)

thalamus

c)

hypothalamus

d)

cerebrum

e)

cerebellum

78.
The _____ response is known as fight or flight.
a)
parasympathetic
b)
sympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
79.
When proteins build up in the lens, causing cloudy vision
a)
Cataracts
b)
Glaucoma
c)
Astigmatism
d)
Myopia
80.

What receptor reacts to physical forces?

a)

Chemoreceptor

b)

Mechanoreceptor

c)

Electroreceptor

d)

Thermoreceptor

81.

What is a thermoreceptor?

a)

Responds to body position

b)

Responds to changes in temperature

c)

Responds to physical forces including touch and pressure

d)

Responds to squirrels running outside

82.

What receptor detects pain?

a)

Thermoreceptor

b)

Mechanoreceptor

c)

Proprioceptor

d)

Nocioreceptor

83.
Trochlear Nerve
a)
II
b)
IV
c)
V
d)
VIII
84.
Allows you to swallow your food
a)
Trigeminal
b)
Facial
c)
Glossopharyngeal
d)
Hypoglossal
85.
Sense of smell
a)
I
b)
II
c)
III
d)
VII
86.
Shrugs the shoulders
a)
Accessory
b)
Vestibulocochlear
c)
Abducens
d)
Trigeminal
87.
Balance
a)
Optic
b)
Trigeminal
c)
Vestibulocochlear
d)
Vagus
88.
Moves eyes laterally away from the nose
a)
abducens
b)
facial
c)
trigeminal
d)
accessory
89.
Taste sensation on the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
a)

Facial

b)

Trigeminal

c)

Glossopharngeal

d)

Hypoglossal

90.
A loss of hearing could be associated with which cranial nerve?
a)
Olfactory
b)
Trigeminal
c)
Vestibulocochlear
d)
Accessory
91.

Bell's Palsy causing weakness or paralysis of facial muscles would be associated with which cranial nerve?

a)
Trigeminal
b)
Facial
c)
Olfactory
d)
Vagus
92.
Moves the tongue
a)
Trigeminal
b)
Facial
c)
Hypoglossal
d)
Accessory
93.
Sight
a)
I
b)
II
c)
III
d)
IV
94.

Which of the following cranial nerve controls the movement of the eyeball, the opening of the eyelid, pupillary dilation, and lens accommodation?

a)

Optic

b)

Oculomotor

c)

Vagus

d)

Trigeminal

95.

Which of the following does not effect the eyes

a)

Optic

b)

Trochlear

c)

Vagus

d)

Abducens

96.

a)

optic nerve

b)

oculomotor nerve

c)

trochlear nerve

97.

In order to observe the cranial nerves, you must look at what view of the brain?

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

anterior

d)

posterior

98.

Cranial nerve # 10 is..............

a)

facial

b)

accessory

c)

vagus

d)

hypoglossal

e)

abducens

99.

Cranial nerve #5 is..........

a)

trochlear

b)

facial

c)

abducens

d)

trigeminal

e)

vestibulocochlear

100.

Cranial nerve # 2 is.............

a)

oculomotor

b)

optic

c)

olfactory

101.

Cranial nerve # 7 is .............

a)

facial

b)

trigeminal

c)

abducens

d)

vestibulocochlear

e)

vagus

102.

There are more (categories) ________________cranial nerves.

a)

sensory

b)

motor

c)

mixed

103.

Cranial nerve # 12 is.............

a)

vagus

b)

hypoglossal

c)

vestibulocochlear

d)

glossopharyngeal

e)

accessory

104.

Cranial nerve #1 is..............

a)

olfactory/sensory

b)

olfactory/motor

c)

olfactory/mixed

105.

Cranial nerves #'s 2 and 8 are both categorized as.........

a)

sensory

b)

motor

c)

mixed

106.

Cranial nerves #'s 7 and 9 are both categorized as ......

a)

sensory

b)

motor

c)

mixed

107.

Cranial nerves #'s 4 and 6 are both categorized as ......

a)

sensory

b)

motor

c)

mixed

108.

Motor neurons are referred to as .........

a)

both afferent and efferent nerves

b)

afferent nerves

c)

efferent nerves

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