Neuro

What is the function of ascending tracts of the spinal cord A. Carry sensory impulses from body parts to the brain B. Carry both sensory and motor impulses to the brain C. Carry motor impulses from the brain to muscles and glands D. Make up reflex arcs

A. Carry sensory impulses from body parts to the brain

The peripheral nervous system is made up of A. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves B. Effectors and ganglia C. Cranial nerves and the brain D. Reflex arcs

A. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves

The cerebral cortex consist of A. Gray matter B. Myelinated nerve fibers C. White matter D. Ganglia

A. Gray matter

Which of the following structures of the meninges is filled with cerebrospinal fluid and contains blood vessels A. Subarachnoid space B. Pia mater C. Arachnoid D. Dura mater

A. Subarachnoid space

Which of the following serves as a relay station for sensory impulses going to the cerebral cortex A. Thalamus B. Infundibulum C. Epithalamus D. Cerebral peduncles

A. Thalamus

Which of the following is not a characteristic of dura mater A. Tightly bound to the brain B. Outermost layer of the meninges C. Consists of tough, white fibrous connective tissue D. Contains sinuses that collect venous blood

A. Tightly bound to the brain

The function of a neuron is to A. Transmit nerve impulses B. Synthesize myelin C. Regenerate nerve fibers D. Protect nerves from damage E. All of the above

A. Transmit nerve impulses

Gray matter is made up of A. neuron cell bodies and unmyelinated fibers B. Collagenous fibers C. Myelinated fibers D. Ganglia and unmyelinated fibers

A. neuron cell bodies and unmyelinated fibers

What makes up the central nervous system A. Reflex arcs B. Brain and spinal cord C. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves D. Somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system

B. Brain and spinal cord

Which of the following functions in body coordination, posture and balance A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Pons D. Middle ear

B. Cerebellum

Which of the following is not a lobe of the cerebrum A. Parietal B. Cerebellum C. Temporal D. Frontal

B. Cerebellum

The spinal cord extends from the base of the skull to the A. Sacrum B. First lumbar vertebra C. Coccyx D. Fourth lumbar vertebra

B. First lumbar vertebra

Which of the following is Not a characteristic of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system A. Prepares the body for stress B. Increases activity in the digestive tract C. Increases blood flow to skeletal muscle D. Increases heart rate

B. Increases activity in the digestive tract

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system A. It is under involuntary control B. It is responsible for conscious body movements C. It supplies motor impulses to visceral organs D. It is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions

B. It is responsible for conscious body movements

What are meninges? A. Fluid filled cavities in the brain B. Membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord C. Fissures that espérate the loves of the brain D. Protrusions on the surface of the brain

B. Membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord

What is the name given to a chemical that transmits a nerve impulse across a synaptic cleft from one neuron to another A. Depolarization B. Neurotransmitter C. Cholinesterase D. Ions

B. Neurotransmitter

What type of neurons carry impulses from sense receptors to the central nervous system A. Inter neurons B. Sensory neurons C. Efferent neurons D. Motor neurons

B. Sensory neurons

How many pairs of cranial nerves are in the body A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 31

C. 12

How many pairs of spinal nerves are in the human body A. 9 B. 12 C. 31 D. 206

C. 31

What makes up a neuron A. Neuroglia B. A on and dendrites C. Cell body, dendrites and axon D. Schwann cells

C. Cell body, dendrites and axon

What are the two main divisions of the the nervous system A. Sympathetic NS and Parasympathetic NS B. Brain and spinal cord C. Central NS and peripheral NS D. Somatic NS and autonomic NS

C. Central NS and peripheral NS

What is the band of white fibers that connects the cerebral hemispheres A. Insula B. Vermis C. Corpus callosum D. Arbor vitae

C. Corpus callosum

Which of the following structures does not make up the brain stem A. Pons B. Medulla C. Diencephalon D. Midbrain

C. Diencephalon

Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus A. Regulates body temperature B. Regulates sleep/wake cycles C. Involved with the onset of puberty D. Regulates secretions of hormones from the pituitary gland

C. Involved with the onset of puberty

Which of the following divides the cerebrum into two hemispheres A. Transverse B. Central sulcus C. Longitudinal fissure D. Sagittal sulcus

C. Longitudinal fissure

Nerves that carry both sensory and motor fibers are known as A. Sensory nerves B. Motor nerves C. Mixed nerves D. Interneurons

C. Mixed nerves

What makes up the white matter of the brain A. Unmyelinated fibers B. Neuron cell bodies C. Myelinated fibers D. Gyro

C. Myelinated fibers

What is the name of the interconnected fluid filled cavities in the brain A. Central canal B. Fossa C. Ventricles D. Dorsal columns

C. Ventricles

Which of the following is not an example of reflexes A. Coughing B. Reaction to pain stimuli C. Sneezing D. Chewing

D. Chewing

Which of the following is an advantage of a spinal reflex if you touch a hot stove A. It prevents you from touching the stove again B. It allows you to heal faster C. It makes you forget about the pain D. It allows you to withdraw the affected part before you are aware of pain

D. It allows you to withdraw the affected part before you are aware of pain

A myelin sheath is formed around axons within the central nervous system by A. Microglia B. Schwann cells C. Astrocytes D. Oligodendrocytes

D. Oligodendrocytes

Which of the following regulates rhythmic cycles in the body A. Cerebellar peduncles B. Pituitary gland C. Alarm clock D. Pineal gland

D. Pineal gland

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system A. Provide centers for sight, smell, and hearing B. Regulates emotional responses C. Forms conduction tracts between the higher brain centers and spinal cord D. Provides communication network between the central nervous system and the body

D. Provides communication network between the central nervous system and the body

Which of the following are under control of the medulla A. Adjustment of heart rate B. Regulation of blood pressure C. Regulation of breathing D. Vomiting E. All of the above

E. All of the above

Which of the following functions are controlled by the cerebral cortex A. Intelligence B. Language C. Personality D. Memory E. All of the above

E. All of the above