Neuromuscular Function Quiz

This part of the brain is the center of conscious thought. It controls our voluntary muscle movements like running and talking as well as our senses (hearing and tasting).

• cerebrum

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• hypothalamus

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate and breathing?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

Match the following neuron structures with their functions.

• Insulates the axon and speeds up signal transmission

• Axon

• Transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body

• Dendrites

• Junction between two neurons

• Synapse

• Receives incoming signals

• Myelin sheath

What is the role of the myelin sheath in neuron function?

• To slow down signal transmission

• To protect the neuron from damage

• To speed up signal transmission

• To store neurotransmitters

Which of the following best describes a reflex arc?

• A voluntary response to a stimulus

• An involuntary response to a stimulus

• A delayed response to a stimulus

• A conscious decision to act

Match the following neurons with their functions in a reflex arc.

• Relays signal between sensory and motor neurons

• Efferent neuron

• Carries signal from the central nervous system to muscles or glands

• Interneuron

• Carries signal from sensory receptors to the central nervous system

• Sensory neuron

• Another term for motor neuron

• Motor neuron

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in coordinating voluntary movements and balance?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

What type of neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from the brain to muscles?

• Sensory neuron

• Motor neuron

• Interneuron

• Autonomic neuron