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The Nervous System Part 1
Test Description: Pearson Human Biology and Health Chapter 6 Review of sections 1 and 2
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A change or signal in the environment that can make an organism react is called a(n)
A
stimulus.
B
reaction.
C
response.
D
impulse.
2) A motor neuron sends an impulse to
A
another motor neuron.
B
a sensory neuron.
C
a muscle or gland.
D
an interneuron.
3) What part of a neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body?
A
synapse
B
axon
C
nucleus
D
dendrite
4) The somatic nervous system controls
A
involuntary actions, such as the digestion of food.
B
artistic ability.
C
logical thinking.
D
voluntary actions, such as turning a television on.
5) The thick column of nerve tissue that links the brain to most of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system is the
A
brain.
B
cerebellum.
C
spinal cord.
D
cornea.
6) What part of the brain controls memory?
A
cerebellum
B
brainstem
C
cerebrum
D
spinal cord
7) The somatic nervous system controls
A
logical thinking.
B
artistic ability.
C
voluntary actions, such as turning a television on.
D
involuntary actions, such as the digestion of food.
8) An automatic response of the body that occurs very rapidly and without conscious control is called a(n)
A
reflex.
B
reaction.
C
stimulant.
D
interneuron.
9) Suppose that you close a window because you notice that rain is falling. Your action in closing the window is a(n)
A
stimulus.
B
depressant.
C
response.
D
involuntary reaction.
10) A synapse is the space between
A
a dendrite and the cell body.
B
one cell and another cell.
C
an axon and the structure that receives the nerve impulse.
D
an axon and the cell body.
11) The brain and spinal cord make up the
A
somatic nervous system.
B
autonomic nervous system.
C
central nervous system.
D
peripheral nervous system.
12) A bruise like injury of the brain is called
A
paralysis.
B
an inhalant.
C
a concussion.
D
a stimulant.
13) Spinal cord injuries can result in
A
paralysis.
B
concussion.
C
farsightedness.
D
a reflex.
14) What is the function of the cerebellum?
A
Interprets input from the senses
B
Helps maintain balance and coordinates muscles actions
C
Regulates basic body involuntary functions
D
Carries out complex thought processes
15) What is the function of the spinal cord?
A
Interprets input from the senses
B
Link between brain and peripheral nervous system
C
Helps maintain balance and coordinates muscle actions
D
Regulates basic body involuntary functions
16) What is the function of the brain stem?
A
Regulates basic body involuntary functions
B
Directs the movement of skeletal muscles
C
Interprets input from senses
D
Coordinates muscle action
17) Which is NOT a function of the cerebrum?
A
Maintaining balance and coordinating muscle actions
B
directing the movement of skeletal muscles
C
Its functions include interpreting input from the senses
D
carrying out complex thought processes such as learning and making judgments
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