Brain+Special Senses Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a neuron? 

• Frequently divides by mitosis

• Send nerve impulses for communication

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    Adapted to react to physical and chemical changes in their surroundings

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    Transmits information to other neurons

Resting membrane potential would never be able to be established and action potentials would not be able to be generated if it weren't for which type of active cellular transport process (meaning it requires ATP)?

• Na⁺/K⁺ Pump

• Endocytosis

• Exocytosis

• Facilitated Diffusion

Which is NOT a component of the Central Nervous System?

• Peripheral nerves

• Retina of the eye

• Spinal cord

• Brain

Star-shaped, provide support and healing, transport nutrients between neurons and blood vessels, regulate synapses

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

• Ependymal Cells

• Oligodendrocytes/Schwann's Cells

 Tiny cells found in the CNS that conduct phagocytosis of bacteria and cellular debris

• Microglia

• Astrocytes

• Ependymal Cells

• Oligodendrocytes/Schwann's Cells

 Separate the brain and spinal cord from the Cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds them

• Ependymal Cells

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

• Oligodendrocytes/Schwann's Cells

 Form myelin sheaths

• Oligodendrocytes/Schwann's Cells

• Ependymal Cells

• Microglia

• Astrocytes

Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

• Conduct action potentials

• Transport dissolved gases 

• Cushion the brain and spinal cord

• Deliver dissolved nutrients

Higher cognitive functions, such as thinking and decision-making

• Frontal lobe

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Insula

Regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Limbic system

• Pons