Nervous Communication Quiz

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• To produce hormones

• To circulate blood

• To conduct impulses

• To digest food

Which part of the neuron receives information?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Cell Body

• Myelin Sheath

What type of neuron has many processes extending from the cell body?

• Unipolar neurons

• Bipolar neurons

• Multipolar neurons

• Sensory neurons

Which type of neuron is primarily responsible for transmitting impulses to muscles?

• Sensory neurons

• Motor neurons

• Bipolar neurons

• Interneurons

What is the role of Schwann cells?

• To receive sensory input

• To connect neurons

• To produce myelin

• To transmit impulses

Which type of neuron is found in the retina of the eye?

• Motor neurons

• Unipolar neurons

• Bipolar neurons

• Multipolar neurons

What is a nerve?

• A part of the brain

• A type of neuron

• A type of muscle

• A bundle of fibers

Which neurons are activated by sensory input from the environment?

• Bipolar neurons

• Motor neurons

• Sensory neurons

• Interneurons

What is the function of interneurons?

• To receive sensory input

• To produce myelin

• To connect sensory and motor neurons

• To transmit impulses to muscles

What is the myelin sheath?

• A part of the spinal cord

• A dense lipid layer

• A type of neurotransmitter

• A type of neuron