Year 10 Science: Semester 2 Revision Quiz

What is the definition of psychology?

• The study of behavior and mental processes

• The study of the human nervous system

• The study of neurons and synapses

• The study of sensory perception

What are the two main components of the nervous system?

• Peripheral Nervous System and Central Nervous System

• Sensory and Motor Neurons

• Interneurons and Reflexes

• Axon and Dendrites

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• Cell body

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Axon terminals

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for motor functions and decision making?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Occipital lobe

Which sensory organ is responsible for vision?

• Ear

• Nose

• Tongue

• Eye

Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?

• Cornea

• Pupil

• Iris

• Lens

Which part of the eye contains the photoreceptors?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Optic nerve

• Vitreous humour

What is the process of converting sensory information into neural signals called?

• Reception

• Transduction

• Transmission

• Interpretation

Which taste sensation is associated with sweetness?

• Sour

• Salty

• Bitter

• Sweet