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- 1. Multiple Choice
Without the nervous system, you couldn't
walk
breathe
think
all of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
Neurotransmitters are typically stored in which of the following parts of a neuron?
nodes of Ranvier
myelin sheath
terminal buttons
soma
axon
- 3. Multiple Choice
In the neuron, the main function for the dendrites is to
release neurotransmitters to signal subsequent neurons
preserve the speed and integrity of the neural signals as it propagates down the axon
perform the metabolic reactions necessary to nourish and maintain the nerve cell
receive input from other neurons
connect the cell body to the axon
- 4. Multiple Choice
The process of a neuron firing is called
action potential
inhibitory potential
excitatory potential
graded potential
neuron potential
- 5. Multiple Choice
While running a marathon, Emily experienced an increase in the body’s natural painkiller. Which of the following chemicals has been associated with the alleviation of pain?
serotonin
GABA
melatonin
endorphins
acetylcholine
- 6. Multiple Choice
The fact that a neuron either fires at full strength or does not fire at all is the result of which of the following?
depolarization
all-or-nothing principle
level of excitation
refractory period
axon hillock processing
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of the functioning of the somatic nervous system?
Dana just finished lunch, and her digestive system is working to process the food
Feelings of embarrassment caused Alex’s face to turn red
While he was running, Steve’s heart rate increased
Aleshia began to perspire when she thought about her upcoming test
Karly picked up her pencil after it had fallen to the floor
- 8. Multiple Choice
What are the 3 mains parts of the Nervous System
Brain, heart, blood vessels
Blood Vessels, spinal cord, blood
Brain, Spinal Cord, Neurons
Heart, blood vessels, and blood
- 9. Multiple Choice
What makes up the Central Nervous System?
Blood and Heart
Spinal Cord
Nerves
Brain and Spinal Cord
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two parts 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 ChoiceDivision of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that is FIGHT OR FLIGHTsympatheticparasympathetic
- 12. Multiple ChoiceDivision of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that is & REST AND DIGESTsympatheticparasympathetic
- 13. Multiple Choiceincreased heart ratesympatheticparasympathetic
- 14. Multiple Choiceactive digestionsympatheticparasympathetic
- 15. Multiple ChoiceFeeling of calmsympatheticparasympathetic
- 16. Multiple ChoicePart of the peripheral that controls conscious activitiesautonomicsomaticsympatheticparasympathetic
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