Nervous System Quiz

What is the main function of the sensory function in the nervous system?

• Transmits information to the brain

• Processes information in the brain

• Gathers information from inside the body

• Sends information to muscles

Which part of the neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Schwann Cells

• Cell Body

What is the role of neurotransmitters at the synapse?

• To transmit impulses to the muscle

• To start the impulse in the second neuron

• To protect the neuron

• To gather information from the environment

What is a reflex arc?

• A type of neuron

• A neural pathway for reflex actions

• A process involving the brain only

• A pathway for voluntary movement

Which part of the brain is responsible for vital reflexes like heartbeat?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Cerebrum

• Medulla

What is the outermost layer of the meninges called?

• Arachnoid mater

• Pia mater

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Dura mater

Which lobe of the cerebrum is involved in auditory perception?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What type of neuron brings messages to the central nervous system?

• Sensory neurons

• Interneurons

• Reflex neurons

• Motor neurons

What is the function of the iris in the eye?

• To focus light onto the retina

• To transmit signals to the brain

• To control the amount of light entering the eye

• To maintain the shape of the eye

Which part of the ear is responsible for balance?

• Ossicles

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Semicircular canals