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[Practice Test] Nervous System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

The part of a neuron that carries nerve impulses toward the cell body is called a(n) __________.

a)

axon

b)

nerve

c)

synapse

d)

dendrite

e)

neurotransmitter

2.

Which nervous system division is responsible for motor functions of skeletal muscle?

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Somatic Nervous System

c)

Autonomic Nervous System

d)

Peripheral Nervous System

3.

What is the main function of glial cells in the nervous system?

a)

Regulation of breathing

b)

Supporting neurons

c)

Insulation of axons

d)

Production of neurotransmitters

4.

What is the resting potential of a neuron compared to its surroundings?

a)

More positive

b)

Equal

c)

More negative

d)

Neutral

5.

Which ion plays a significant role in maintaining the resting potential of a neuron?

a)

Sodium (Na+)

b)

Anions (A-)

c)

Chloride (Cl-)

d)

Potassium (K+)

6.

Which system is known as the 'rest and digest' system in the autonomic nervous system?

a)

Sympathetic system

b)

Parasympathetic system

c)

Somatic nervous system

d)

Central nervous system

7.

What is the space between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released called?

a)

Synapse

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Dendrite

d)

Axon terminal

8.

What is the main function of the action potential in neurons?

a)

Regulating breathing

b)

Maintaining homeostasis

c)

Producing neurotransmitters

d)

Communicating with other neurons

9.

If someone tickles the bottom of your foot, your ankle automatically flexes. Arrange the following neurons in the correct sequence for information flow during this reflex: (X) interneuron, (Y) sensory neuron, (Z) motor neuron.

a)

X, Y, Z

b)

Y, X, Z

c)

Z, Y, X

d)

Y, Z, X

e)

X, Z, Y

10.

Which ions are important in maintaining the membrane potential of the neurons?

a)

sodium and chloride

b)

potassium and calcium

c)

sodium and potassium

d)

magnesium and calcium