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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which part of a neuron has the nucleus and cell organelles?
axon
dendrite
cell body
axon terminal
- 2. Multiple Choice
A nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the cell body of a neuron is a/an ______.
dendrite
axon
neuron
myelin
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSensory neurons that carry messages from all parts of the body to the brain and spinal cord are ________.afferentefferentconnectingmixed
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which cell transmits an impulse from the brain to the muscles in order to respond to a situation?
sensory neuron
motor neuron
axon neuron
dendrite neuron
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe part of the neuron that conducts the action potentials is the:AxonDendriteAxon TerminalCell Body
- 6. Multiple Choice
The neurotransmitter most associated with rewards and motivation is:
Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Adrenaline
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich event characterizes repolarization?Na+ rushing into the axonK+ rushing out of the axonCa++ rushing into the axonActivation of Na/K pumps
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are the two components of the central nervous system (CNS)?brain and spinal cordbrain and cranial nervesspinal cord and spinal nervescranial nerves and spinal nerves
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA body system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord and nerves.endocrine systemnervous systemnerveneuron
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe two divisions of the nervous system.The brain and spinal cordThe central nervous and peripheral nervous systemThe neurons and the dendritesThe cerebrum and the medulla
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which part of the neuron is myelinated?
Cell Body
Axon
Synapse
Dendrite
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe _____ is the basic building block of the nervous system.somaneuronaxonterminal
- 13. Multiple Choice
What are the gaps in the myelin sheath called?
Nodes of Amazon
Nodes of Ranvier
Oligodendrocytes
Axon Terminals
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct nerve pathway?
dendrite -> axon -> cell body -> synapse -> dendrite
dendrite -> cell body -> axon -> synapse -> dendrite
axon -> cell body -> dendrite -> synapse -> axon
axon -> cell body -> dendrite -> synapse -> axon
- 15. Multiple Choice
Supporting glia cells, that provide nutrients and oxygen from near by capillaries are __________.
astrocyte
oligodendrocytes
microglia
ependymal
- 16. Multiple ChoiceGlial cells that are phagocytes, and get rid of debris are _____________.astrocyteoligodendrocytesmicrogliaependymal
- 17. Multiple Choice
A person has a stroke on her occipital lobe. What might happen to her?
reduced planning abilities
deafness
coma
blindness
- 18. Multiple Choice
A tumor on the temporal lobe would most affect the career of
an architect
a musician
a professor
a researcher
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe split-brain procedure involves the cutting of thisCerebral CortexCerebellumCorpus CallosumCaudate Nucleus
- 20. Multiple Choice
Controls heartbeat and breathing
Pons
Medulla
Cerebellum
Thalamus
- 21. Multiple Choice
Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements
Thalamus
Reticular Formation
Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
- 22. Multiple ChoiceControls arousal (sleepiness and awakefulness)Reticular FormationThalamusAmygdalaMedulla
- 23. Multiple Choice
Wrinkled part of the brain's surface where the body processes information
Forebrain
Cerebral Cortex
Corpus Callosum
Cerebellum
- 24. Multiple Choice
Makes decisions, plans, reasons, and carries out behaviors
Frontal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
- 25. Multiple Choice
Controls hearing, and language comprehension
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Parietal Lobe
- 26. Multiple Choice
Processes visual information
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Parietal Lobe
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA person has difficulty speaking possibly due to a stroke.Broca's AphasiaWernicke's AphasiaVisual AgnosiaNeglect Syndrome
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat lobe is highlighted in red?frontaltemporaloccipitalparietal
- 29. Multiple Choicethe red portion is the ________CerebrumCerebellumBrain StemDiencephalon
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat lobe is highlighted in red?go Patriotsgo Falconsfrontalparietal
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich letter on the illustration represents the temporal lobe?ABCD
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich letter on the illustration represents the frontal lobe?ABCD
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe brain contains BILLIONS of theseneurotransmittersaxonsmyelin sheathneurons
- 34. Multiple Choicethe part of the brain that includes the pons, medulla oblongata, and midbrainthalamushypothalamusbrain stemhippocampus
- 35. Multiple Choice
Judgement
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this?PonsMedulla OblongataCerebellumHypothalamus
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe membranes around the brain and spinal cord are calledmeningesventriclescerebral spinal fluidarachnoids
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThe correct order from outermost layer to innermost layer of the meninges ispia mater, dura mater, arachnoid materarachnoid mater, pia mater, dura materdura mater, pia mater, arachnoid materdura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich two are part of the diencephalon?pituitary gland, ponsmedulla, ponshypothalamus, pituitary glandthalamus, hypothalamus
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe four regions of the cerebral cortex are referred to as:lesionslobesponscorpus callosum
- 41. Multiple ChoicePart of brain that plays a major role in memoryLimbic systemhypothalamushippocampuspons
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe part of the neuron that receives signals is the:AxonDendriteAxon TerminalCell Body
- 43. Multiple ChoiceLabel the Neuron-What does the letter "D" represent?DendriteAxonMyelin SheathNode of Ranvier
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?Sensory & MotorPeripheral & CentralSomatic & AutonomicBrain & Spinal Cord
- 45. Multiple Choicemain organ of the nervous system. protected by the skull, and made of neurons, it is the control center for all actions, thoughts and emotions.brainelectrical impulseglandheart
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