Nervous System

Question 1

What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?

Answer 1

Neuron

Question 2

True or False: The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The _______ nervous system controls voluntary muscle movements.

Answer 3

Somatic

Question 4

What type of neuron carries signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system?

Answer 4

Sensory neuron

Question 5

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

Answer 5

Dendrites

Question 6

What is the role of the myelin sheath?

Answer 6

To insulate the axon and speed up signal transmission

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which structure is responsible for processing and relaying information in the brain?
A) Axon
B) Synapse
C) Thalamus
D) Dendrite

Answer 7

C) Thalamus

Question 8

What is the gap between two neurons called?

Answer 8

Synapse

Question 9

True or False: The autonomic nervous system is under voluntary control.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What are neurotransmitters?

Answer 10

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The _______ lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Answer 11

Occipital

Question 12

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Answer 12

To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain balance

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the brainstem?
A) Medulla Oblongata
B) Pons
C) Hippocampus
D) Midbrain

Answer 13

C) Hippocampus

Question 14

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

Answer 14

To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body

Question 15

True or False: The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for ‘rest and digest’ activities.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does the term ‘plasticity’ refer to in the nervous system?

Answer 16

The ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The _______ nervous system is responsible for involuntary body functions.

Answer 17

Autonomic

Question 18

What is an action potential?

Answer 18

A rapid change in electrical charge that travels along the axon of a neuron

Question 19

Multiple choice: Which part of the neuron transmits signals away from the cell body?
A) Dendrite
B) Soma
C) Axon
D) Synapse

Answer 19

C) Axon

Question 20

What role do glial cells play in the nervous system?

Answer 20

They support, protect, and nourish neurons.