Discovery Health Test 1 (Nervous System)

Front

Which of the following is the most common eating disorder in the United States? Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia

Back

Binge Eating Disorder

Front

What are the two primary structures that make up the central nervous system?

Back

The brain and the spinal cord

Front

A concussion is best described as a:

Back

Bruise on the surface of the brain

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for vital, unconscious functions like breathing and heartbeat?

Back

Brain Stem

Front

The 'fight or flight' response is controlled by which part of the nervous system?

Back

Sympathetic Division

Front

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?

Back

To speed up nerve impulses

Front

A teenager with the flu should avoid taking aspirin to prevent what rare but serious condition?

Back

Reye's Syndrome

Front

Which of the following is not one of the four main tissues that make up the human body? Epithelial, Connective, Nervous

Back

Demure

Front

Which of the following is an example of the sensory division of the peripheral nervous system at work? Kicking a ball, Digesting food, Feeling the heat from a stove, Your heart beating faster

Back

Feeling the heat from a stove

Front

Low levels of which brain chemical are often linked to both depression and eating disorders?

Back

Serotonin