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1
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The central nervous system consists of the

Spinal cord and peripheral nerves

Brain and spinal cord

Somatic and autonomic nervous system

A

Brain and spinal cord

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The proportion of neuroglia to active neurone in the nervous system is approximately

10% neuroglia and 90% neurone

90% neuroglia and 10% neurone

50% neuroglia and 50% neurone

30% neuroglia and 70% neurone

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90% neuroglia and 10% neurone

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The ,longest part of the neurone is the

Dendrites

Schwann cells

Axon

Neurofibrils

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Axon

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4
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Motor neurones are also known as

Afferent neurones

Efferent neurones

Interneurones

Neuroglia

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Efferent neurones

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The insulating layer of lipid that surrounds axons is known as

Myoglobin

Microfils

Myelin

Sebum

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Myelin

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The outer surface of the brain consists of

White matter

Neuroglia

Ganglia

Grey matter

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Grey matter

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The action potentiall (electrical signal) is due to exchange of which ions across the neurone membrane?

Mg2+ and Ca2+

Na+ and K+

Na+ and Mg2+

Mg2+ and k+

A

Na+ and K+

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The gap between the end of one neurone and the next cell is known as the

Neurotransmitter

Motor end plate

Synaptic cleft

Ganglion

A

Synaptic cleft

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9
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Chemical substances released by neurone axon terminals are known as

Hormones

Enzymes

Receptors

Neurotransmitters

A

Neurotransmitters

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The neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction (skeletal muscle) is

Dopamine

Serotonin

Noradrenaline

Acetylcholine

A

Acetylcholine

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11
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The neurotransmitter implicated in Parkinsonism and Schizophrenia is

Dopamine

Serotonin

Noradrenaline

Acetylcholine

A

Dopamine

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The membranes covering the brain and spinal cord are known as the

Blood-brain barrier

White matter

Grey matter

Meninges

A

Meninges

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Cerebrospinal fluid flows in the

Ventricles

Subdural space

Spinal cord

Subarachnoid space

A

Subarachnoid space

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The region of the brain involved in the coordination of breathing (ventilation), blood pressure and heart rate is the

Cerebrum

Medulla oblongata

Cerebellum

Diencephalon

A

Medulla oblongata

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The main function(s) of the hypothalamus is regulation of

Movement, speech and problem solving

Sensory input to the cerebral cortex

Body temperature, hydration and circadian rhythm

Breathingn, blood pressure and heart rate

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Body temperature, hydration and circadian rhythm

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The frontal lobe of the cerebrum is involved in

Perception, meaning and speech

Visual processing

Movement, sensory perception and orientation

Reasoning, planning and problem-solving

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Reasoning, planning and problem-solving

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The reticular activation system is responsible for regulating

Consciousness

Blood pressure and heart rate

Body temperature and hydration

Gut function

A

Consciousness

18
Q

The brain region(s) involved in posture, balance and coordination of movement is the

Thalamus

Brain stem

Cerebellum and basal ganglia

Temporal lobe

A

Cerebellum and basal ganglia

19
Q

Cranial nerves emerge from the

Cranium

Spinal cord

Brain and brain stem

White matter

A

Brain and brain stem

20
Q

Spinal nerves carry

Only somatic sensory neurones

Only somatic motor neruones

Only autonomic neurones

A mix of somatic sensory, somatic motor and autonomic neurones

A

A mix of somatic sensory, somatic motor and autonomic neurones

21
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Cranial nerves are referred to by

Western numerals

Western letters

Roman numerals

Chinese symbols

A

Roman numerals

22
Q

Abdominal and thoracic organs and blood vessels are controlled by the

Peripheral nervous system

Central nervous system

Autonomic nervous system

Somatic nervous system

A

Autonomic nervous system

23
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The autonomic nervous system is divided into

Brain and spinal cord

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

Central and peripheral nervous system

Grey matter and white matter

A

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

24
Q

The sympathetic nervous system is activated during times of

Biological and psychological stress

Rest and relaxation

Thinking and reasoning

Sleep

A

Biological and psychological stress

25
Q

The major neurotransmitterof the sympathetic nervous system is

Serotonin

Dopamine

Acetylecholine

Noradrenaline

A

Noradrenaline

26
Q

The major neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system is

Serotonin

Dopamine

Acetylecholine

Noradrenaline

Noradrenaline

A

Acetylecholine

27
Q

Which division of autonomic nervous system is nactive when a person has a dry ,mouth and a rapid pulse?

Peripheral nervous system

Central nervous system

Sympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic nervous system

A

Sympathetic nervous system

28
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is active during a meal with friends?

Peripheral nervous system

Central nervous system

Sympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic nervous system

A

Parasympathetic nervous system

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