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Ch 14/15 Quiz: Spinal, Peripheral, Autonomic

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?

a)

brain & spinal cord

b)

sensory neurons

c)

motor neurons

d)

sensory receptors

2.

The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:

a)

sympathetic nervous system

b)

parasympathetic system

c)

somatic nervous system

d)

cerebellum

3.

The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts is called the (a)   system.

Choose from the below words
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Autonomic
Peripheral
4.

The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

c)

somatic

d)

peripheral

5.

Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities

a)

autonomic

b)

somatic

c)

sympathetic

d)

parasympathetic

6.

Controls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, etc.

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

basal ganglia

d)

brainstem

7.

increased heart rate

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

8.

You're giving a speech in front of the class (most of you would feel this)

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

9.

The autonomic nervous system is a branch of your (a)   nervous system.

Choose from the below words
central
peripheral
10.

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

central and peripheral

b)

parasympathetic and sympathetic

c)

brain and spinal cord

d)

nerves and ganglia

11.

The sympathetic division is responsible for...

a)

stress

b)

relaxation

c)

digestion

d)

resting

12.

Which one coordinates the inner organs?

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system

13.

(a)   slow heartbeat.

Choose from the below words
sympathetic nerves
parasympathetic nerves
14.

If Jessica accidentally touches the stove while cooking and she immediately pulls her hand back, this is an example of the ​ (a)   nervous system.

Choose from the below words
autonomic
somatic
central
15.

Alexa is presenting a project in front of her class. She starts sweating and her heart rate increases. This is an example of the autonomic nervous system, ​ (a)   division.

Choose from the below words
sympathetic
parasympathetic
somatic
peripheral
16.

The autonomic nervous system controls all __________ responses of the body.

a)

unconscious

b)

voluntary

c)

sequenced

d)

repeated

17.

The sympathetic nervous system controls all (a)   responses of the body.

Choose from the below words
conscious
involuntary
emergency
repeated
18.

The sensory somatic nervous system controls all _________ responses of the body.

a)

unconscious

b)

voluntary

c)

sequenced

d)

repeated

19.

If the central nervous system is the main control center for the body, the peripheral nervous system is the __________________.

a)

message dispatch

b)

signal interpreter

c)

impulse translator

d)

thought processor

20.

If the sympathetic nervous system prepares your body for ____________, the parasympathetic nervous system prepares your body for _____________.

a)

flight; fight

b)

sleep; wake

c)

war; peace

d)

digestion; relaxation

21.

All of the following are functions of the peripheral nervous system except

a)

it interprets signals from the external environment

b)

it sends signals to the internal organs

c)

it receives messages from the central nervous system

d)

it sends messages directly to muscles and glands

22.

Which tissues of the central nervous system contain myelin?

a)

Arachnoid mater

b)

White mater

c)

Dura mater

d)

Grey matter

23.

A patient can't feel his fingers after a hard fall on his arm during a wrestling match. The doctor suspects nerve damage. What part of the patient's peripheral nervous system could be injured?

a)

Cerebrospinal fluid

b)

Subarachnoid space

c)

Sensory nerve

d)

Motor nerve

24.

Identify the location of the grey matter in the spinal cord slide.

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

25.

Identify the location of the white matter in the spinal cord slide.

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

26.

Identify the location of the central canal in the spinal cord slide

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

27.

Identify the location of the dorsal root in the spinal cord slide.

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

28.

Identify the location of the dorsal horn in the spinal cord slide

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

29.

A little girl steps on a sharp shell at the beach. What nerve pathway will this stimulus signal follow in order to lift her foot from the sharp object?

a)

Sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, effector

b)

Motor neuron, interneuron, sensory neuron, effector

c)

Sensory neuron, motor neuron, interneuron, receptor

d)

Motor neuron, interneuron, sensory neuron, receptor

30.

If the dorsal root of a reflex arc controlling arm movement is severed, what part of the nerve pathway will block the nerve impulse?

a)

Motor neuron

b)

Sensory neuron

c)

Interneuron

d)

Receptor

31.

If the ventral root of a reflex arc controlling leg movement is severed, what part of the nerve pathway will block the nerve impulse? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Motor neuron
Sensory neuron
Interneuron
Receptor
32.

Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements

a)

Thalamus

b)

Reticular Formation

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Cerebellum

33.

hearing

a)

frontal lobe

b)

parietal lobe

c)

occipital lobe

d)

temporal lobe

34.

problem solving

a)

frontal lobe

b)

parietal lobe

c)

occipital lobe

d)

temporal lobe

35.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for tongue movements?

a)

Facial nerve

b)

Glossopharyngeal nerve

c)

Vagus nerve

d)

Hypoglossal nerve

36.

Match the following cranial nerves with their numbers.

a)

II

1.

Optic nerve

b)

III

2.

Oculomotor nerve

c)

IV

3.

Trochlear nerve

d)

V

4.

Trigeminal nerve

37.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of taste in the posterior one-third of the tongue?

a)

Facial nerve

b)

Glossopharyngeal nerve

c)

Vagus nerve

d)

Hypoglossal nerve

38.

The accessory nerve is primarily involved in which function?

a)

Vision

b)

Smell

c)

Shoulder shrug

d)

Hearing

39.

The cranial nerve responsible for the sense of hearing and balance is the (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Olfactory nerve
Optic nerve
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Trigeminal nerve
40.

The hypoglossal nerve is which cranial nerve number?

a)

X

b)

XI

c)

XII

d)

IX

41.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the movement moves the eye down and rotates the top of the eye toward the nose?

a)

Oculomotor nerve

b)

Trochlear nerve

c)

Abducens nerve

d)

Optic nerve

42.

The trochlear nerve is which cranial nerve number?

a)

II

b)

III

c)

IV

d)

V

43.

The vagus nerve is involved in which of the following functions?

a)

Heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate

b)

Vision and hearing

c)

Smell and taste

d)

Balance and coordination

44.

The vestibulocochlear nerve is primarily associated with which functions?

a)

Smell and taste

b)

Vision and hearing

c)

Hearing and balance

d)

Taste and touch

45.

Match the following cranial nerves with their functions.

a)

Trigeminal nerve

1.

Controls mastication (chewing) muscles

b)

Facial nerve

2.

Controls the muscles of facial expression

c)

Vagus nerve

3.

Regulates heart rate and digestion

d)

Hypoglossal nerve

4.

Controls tongue movements

46.

The optic nerve is which cranial nerve number?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

47.

Hiccups

a)

Hypoglossal

b)

Hippocampus

c)

Vagus

d)

Hypothalamus

48.

Balance

a)

Vagus

b)

Accessory

c)

Trochlear

d)

Vestibulocochlear

49.

Respiration

a)

Vagus

b)

Respiromotor

c)

Vestibulocochlear

d)

Accessory

50.

Sensations on face

a)

facial

b)

trigeminal

c)

vagus

d)

accessory

51.

Sneezing and chewing

a)

Trigeminal

b)

Facial

c)

Glossopharyngeal

d)

Hypoglossal

52.

During sympathetic stimulation, the digestive secretion will be inhibited as the energy can be conserved to survive in the danger reaction

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Sympathetic stimulation of the iris causes:

a)

Astigmatism

b)

Pupillary constriction

c)

Pupillary dilation

d)

Vitreous secretion

54.

Bronchoconstriction is happened during sympathetic response

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Salivary glands are innervated by ...

a)

only in parasympathetic nerve

b)

only in sympathatic nerve system

c)

both of the autonomic division

56.

The increasing of blood pressure will enhance the oxygen supply to the muscle involved during .........

a)

Fight or flight response

b)

Rest and digest

57.

Which of the following effects are mediated by the sympathetic nervous system?

a)

Pupil constriction

b)

Increased heart rate

c)

Bladder contraction

d)

Decreased lung capacity

58.

The function of parasympathetic nervous system is bring the body back to homeostasis

a)

True

b)

False

59.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
60.

The two largest divisions of the nervous system are the

a)

parasympathetic and sympathetic.

b)

central and peripheral.

c)

afferent and efferent.

d)

autonomic and somatic.

e)

somatic and sympathetic.

61.

Which of the following divisions of the nervous system controls voluntary behaviors?

a)

Sympathetic

b)

Parasympathetic

c)

Autonomic

d)

Somatic

e)

Afferent

62.

division of the nervous system responsible for involuntary activity of cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands

a)

Somatic

b)

Autonomic

63.

(a)   is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system.

Choose from the below words
running
heart rate
respiration rate
arrector pili muscles
64.

Why do people get sleepy after eating a big meal?

a)

The sugar from food stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.

b)

Digestion is increased by the parasympathetic nervous system, which also relaxes the body.

c)

The body needs to maintain homeostasis of blood sugar concentration, so the body shuts down.

d)

The body switches over to the parasympathetic system because the sympathetic system has been active for too long.

65.

Match the following

a)

Ascending tract

1.

Carry sensory information

b)

Descending tract

2.
  • Transmit motor signals

c)

Ventral and dorsal roots

3.

Connect peripheral nerves to the brain

66.

A disorder characterized by loss of function below

the neck

a)

epilepsy

b)

paraplegia

c)

quadriplegia

d)

meningitis

67.

A disorder characterized by loss of function in the

lower trunk and legs

a)

paraplegia

b)

meningitis

c)

quadriplegia

d)

epilepsy

68.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Brain

Spinal Cord

Sensory Division

Motor Division

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

CNS
PNS
Autonomic Nervous System
69.

Has the functions of sensory input and motor output

a)

Peripheral Nervous System

b)

Central Nervous System

c)

Motor Nervous System

70.

Carry out responses from the CNS to skeletal muscle (voluntary)

a)

Somatic

b)

Autonomic

71.

Control the actions of our internal structures (involuntary)

a)

Autonomic

b)

Somatic

72.

Transmit nerves from the body to CNS

a)

Sensory (afferent)

b)

Motor (efferent)

73.

Transmit nerves from CNS to the body

a)

Motor

b)


Sensory

74.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS)

a)

Short-lived effects

b)

rapid and localized response

c)

restful periods

d)

Widespread response

75.

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)?

  • long-lasting effects

  • widespread responses

  • physical activity, stress, or emergencies

a)

calmness

b)

emergencies

c)

long-lasting effects

d)

widespread responses

76.

Match the following descriptions with the location of ganglia (cell bodies) in the parasympathetic nervous system:

a)

  • Ganglia are located near or within target organs, allowing for direct and precise control.

b)

  • Ganglia are located close to the spinal cord, enabling rapid and widespread activation.

c)

The location of ganglia has no impact on signal transmission.

d)

Ganglia are primarily responsible for voluntary muscle control.

77.

Pre-ganglionic

a)
Pre-ganglionic neurons are part of the central nervous system.
b)
Pre-ganglionic neurons are responsible for voluntary muscle control.
c)
Pre-ganglionic neurons transmit sensory information to the brain.
d)
Pre-ganglionic neurons are part of the autonomic nervous system.
78.

 travels from CNS to cell body (ganglion) outside the CNS.

a)

pre-ganglionic neurons

b)

post-ganglionic neurons

c)

Afferent neurons

d)
Sensory neurons
79.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

Cervical plexus

1.

Innervates neck and diaphragm

b)

Brachial plexus

2.

Innervates upper limb

c)

Lumbar plexus

3.

Innervates lower back and legs

d)

Sacral plexus

4.

Innervates pelvic region

80.

What is true about General senses and special senses?

a)
General senses are only found in the skin.
b)
General senses are widespread; special senses are localized.
c)
Special senses are more common than general senses.
d)
General senses are only for vision and hearing.
81.

Baroreceptors

a)
Baroreceptors are involved in the digestion process.
b)
Baroreceptors are pressure sensors that help regulate blood pressure.
c)
Baroreceptors are responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.
d)
Baroreceptors are only found in the lungs.
82.

Chemoreceptors

a)
Chemoreceptors detect light stimuli.
b)
Chemoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli.
c)
Chemoreceptors are only found in the brain.
d)
Chemoreceptors are responsible for vision.
83.

Mechanoreceptors

a)

responsible for detecting light stimuli.

b)

sensory receptors that respond to mechanical stimuli.

c)

involved in the sense of taste.

d)

primarily located in the brain.

84.

Nociceptors

a)

temperature receptors

b)

pain receptors

c)

light receptors

d)

taste receptors

85.

Thermoreceptors

a)

Used to perceive light intensity.

b)

Involved in the sense of taste.

c)

Responsible for detecting sound waves.

d)

Detect temperature changes.

86.

Photoreceptors

a)

cells that detect light

b)

cells that store energy

c)

involved in muscle movement

d)

responsible for sound detection

87.
Question Image

Match the following:

a)
  • Spastic paralysis

1.

Upper motor neuron lesion

b)

Flaccid paralysis

2.

Lower motor neuron lesion

c)

Paralysis

3.

General loss of muscle function

d)

Paraplegia

4.

Loss of movement in the lower half of the body

e)

Quadriplegia

5.

Loss of movement in all four limbs

88.

Identify #2 of nerve:

a)
#2 is the spinal cord itself.
b)

#2 is the perineurium.

c)

#2 is the individual neuron.

d)

#2 is the endoneurium.