Nervous System & Senses Review
Quiz by Tina Mansell
Grade 9-12
Science
Next Generation Science Standards
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- Q 1/32Score 0What is this whole structure called?29neuronoligodendrocytemicrogliaastrocyte
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- Q1What is this whole structure called?neuronoligodendrocytemicrogliaastrocyte30s
- Q2What is one function of the myelin sheath?Speeds up transmission of impulsesSends impulses to cell bodyContains nucleusControls neurotransmitters30s
- Q3What type of cells form the blood brain barrier?schwann cellsependymal cellsoligodendrocytesastrocytes30s
- Q4Microglia cells are responsible for:producing myelinclearing away dead cellsregulating K+ balanceproducing cerebrospinal fluid30s
- Q5What type of cells produce myelin for the CNS?astrocytesependymalmicrogliaoligodendrocytes30s
- Q6Which type of neuron is the most common?afferent neuronbipolar neuronefferent neuroninterneuron30s
- Q7What is the main function of a neuron?disrupts action potentialsmoves materials into neural pathwayssends and receives action potentialsprovides shape and support30s
- Q8The Central Nervous system is made up of the:nerves and braincranial and spinal nervesbrain and spinal cordinner and outer nerves30s
- Q9The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of the:brain and spinal cordcranial and spinal nervesnerves and braininner and outer nerves30s
- Q10The main function of the cerebrum is to:replace damaged neurons.control growth.control voluntary functions.control involuntary functions.30s
- Q11The cerebrospinal fluid is important because it:moves nutrients to and from the bloodstream.moves waste to the bloodstream.protects the brain from injury.all of these are true.30s
- Q12Sensory receptors that detect pain are called:nociceptorsMerkel cellsmechanoreceptorsthermoreceptors30s
- Q13Letter A on the brain diagram is the:spinal cordcerebellumthalamuscerebrum30s
- Q14Letter H on the brain diagram is the :thalamuscerebrumspinal cordcerebellum30s
- Q15Letter E on the brain diagram is the:hypothalamusspinal cordcerebrumpons30s
