Nervous System Quiz based on Kesler Resources

A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.

• dendrites

• axon

• stroke

• dementia

Which is NOT part of the central nervous system?

• brain

• spinal cord

• backbone

• all of the above are part of the central nervous system

Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialized to receive information.

• brainstem

• dendrites

• myelin sheath

• motor neurons

What is included in the peripheral nervous system?

• somatic and autonomic nervous systems

• brain and spinal cord

• spinal cord

• brain

Which of the following sends and receives messages from the autonomic nervous system?

• tongue

• eyes

• heart

• ears

The brain is protected by the

• skull

• vertebra

• ribs

• collar bone

The part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and other main organelles

• epilepsy

• synapse

• cell body (soma)

• axon

These carry impulses from the sense organs to the spinal cord and brain

• myelin sheaths

• sensory neurons

• motor neurons

• cerebellums

These carry outgoing information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands

• motor neurons

• sensory neurons

• cerebellums

• peripherals

A fatty tissue layer surrounding the axons of some neurons; insulates axons and helps signal travel faster

• myelin sheath

• dendrite

• brain grease

• synapse