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Neuron Structure and Function Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a synapse?

a)

The insulating layer around neurons

b)

The space separating two neurons

c)

The single long arm of the neuron

d)

The cell body of the neuron

2.

Which division of the nervous system acts as communication lines between the CNS and the rest of the body?

a)

Central Nervous System (CNS)

b)

Sensory (afferent) division

c)

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

d)

Motor (efferent) division

3.

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for conducting impulses from the CNS to muscles and glands?

a)

Sensory (afferent) division

b)

Motor (efferent) division

c)

Parasympathetic division

d)

Sympathetic division

4.

What is the primary role of the cerebrum?

a)

Balance and coordination

b)

Basic life functions

c)

Higher brain functions

d)

Hormone regulation

5.

Which of the following is a function of the brain stem?

a)

Language processing

b)

Blood pressure regulation

c)

Long-term memory storage

d)

Problem-solving

6.

What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid?

a)

It acts as a shock absorber and a source of nutrients for the brain

b)

It transmits electrical signals

c)

It stores memories

d)

It regulates body temperature

7.

What does CSF stand for?

a)

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

b)

Central Spinal Fluid

c)

Cerebrospinal Fluid

d)

Cranial Spinal Fluid

8.

Which layer of the meninges is closest to the brain?

a)

Dura mater

b)

Arachnoid mater

c)

Pia mater

d)

Periosteum

9.
The nucleus and most of the organelles in a neuron are located in the ______.
a)
dendrites
b)
axon
c)
cell body
d)
Schwann cells
10.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?
a)
Schwann Cell
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
11.
What is number 4?
a)
dendrite
b)
axon 
c)
cell body
d)
myelin sheath