Nervous System Quiz

What does the Central Nervous System consist of?

• Nerves and muscles

• Brain and spinal cord

• Heart and lungs

• Skin and bones

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Schwann cell

• Myelin sheath

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

• To transmit signals

• To receive signals

• To insulate the axon

• To produce hormones

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What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

• To collect stimuli

• To transmit electrical signals

• To protect the neuron

• To produce myelin

Which part of the neuron is responsible for affecting the rate of electrical travel?

• Dendrites

• Nucleus

• Myelin sheath

• Axon terminal

How many layers of tissue protect the brain?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which layer of the meninges is located between the dura mater and pia mater?

• Pia Mater

• Arachnoid

• Cerebellum

• Spinal Cord

Which part of the brain is responsible for processes memory, learning

voluntary movements and interpretation of senses?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Medulla Oblongata

• Pons

What is cushions the cerebrum?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the brain?

• Digestion

• Memory

• Coordination

• Sensory processing