Neuroscience Quiz

A neuron that carries information from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system is

• afferent neuron

• efferent neuron

• both

• none

Which of the following is a part of the rhombencephalon?

• Medulla

• Substantia nigra

• Thalamus

• Temporal lobe

Crura cerebri are present in which part of the brain?

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating movement and balance across vertebrates?

• Cerebrum

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

The sympathetic division of the ANS is commonly known as the:

• "Rest and digest" system

• "Fight or flight" system

• "Conscious control" system

• "Slow response" system

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the human body?

• 12

• 24

• 31

• 33

What is the terminal end of the spinal cord called?

• Cauda equina

• Conus medullaris

• Filum terminale

• Dural sac

The outermost layer of the epidermis in vertebrates is called the:

• Stratum basale

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum lucidum

The __________ lobe is associated with the sense of smell and is highly developed in some vertebrates like sharks

The __________ nerve (cranial nerve V) is the largest cranial nerve and is responsible for facial sensation and motor control of mastication (chewing).