Chapter3: Nervous System Quiz

Front 1

The nervous system is made up of two parts, the_____nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord. The _____nervous system which includes all of the nerve fibers running to and from the brain and spinal cord.

Back 1

1. Central
2. Peripheral

Front 2

2 types of neurons discussed in class.

Back 2

1. Sensory 'afferet'
2. motor 'efferent'

Front 3

T or F
an efferent neuron is a motor neuron

Back 3

True

Front 4

Receives nerve impulses

Back 4

Dendrites

Front 5

Contains chromosomes/genes
'provides energy'

Back 5

Soma 'cell body'

Front 6

Fiber parts of the neuron
where messages travel along

Back 6

Axon

Front 7

Chemical connection between neurons

Back 7

Synapse

Front 8

Neurons communicate by means of chemical substances called_______.

Back 8

Neurotransmitters

Front 9

What part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating the vital organs

Back 9

Autonomic

Front 10

T or F
we are usually aware of the Autonomic nervous system and are able to control this part of our nervous system.

Back 10

False

Front 11

This part of the nervous system is responsible for the
'fight or flight' response

Back 11

Sympathetic

Front 12

4 methods for studying the brain

Back 12

1. Accidents
2. Electrical Stimulation
3. EEG
4. Cat scan, MRI, Pet scan

Front 13

How many parts is the brain divided into?

Back 13

3

Front 14

Which of the following is not part of the Forebrain?

Back 14

a. Cerebral Cortex
b. Corpus Callosum
c. Medualla
d. Thalamus
e. Basal Ganglia

Front 15

List 3 functions of the Left hemisphere

Back 15

1. problem solving
2. logic
3. mathemathical computation

Front 16

List 3 functions of the Right hemisphere

Back 16

1. art
2. feelings
3. imagination

Front 17

This lobe of the brain is concerned with different aspect of vision

Back 17

Occipital Lobe

Front 18

This lobe of the brain plays a key role in processing sound, visul memories and comprehending languag

Back 18

Temporal Lobe

Front 19

A metal rod shot upward through his brain and out the top of his head severing his temporal lobe from his limbic system

Back 19

False statement regarding Phineas Gage

Front 20

The thinking part of the Brain

Back 20

Cerebral Cortex

Front 21

Involved in the functions of attention, SLEEP, alertness and respiration. It also transmits information about body movement

Back 21

Pons

Front 22

Controld the autonomic nervous system and the edocrine system. It is involved in the activities of fighting, feeding, fleeing and mating

Back 22

Hypothalamus

Front 23

Invovled in maintaing balance and controlling coordination

Back 23

Cerebellum

Front 24

Vital in the functions of attention, sleep and arousal
'It is a filtering system for awareness'

Back 24

Reticular Activating System

Front 25

Involved in vital functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and breathing

Back 25

Medulla

Front 26

It is made up of several structures. It is involed in learning, memory, emotion, hunger, sex and aggression

Back 26

The limbic system

Front 27

Serves as a relay station for sensory information (the post office)

Back 27

Thalamus

Front 28

Involved in the control of postural movements and the coordination of the limbs. Dopamine is produced here.

Back 28

Basal Ganglia

Front 29

A bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and the right hemisphere

Back 29

Corpus Callosum

Front 30

Having or exhibiting religious reverence; earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; devout.
Commendable; worthy:

Back 30

pious

Front 31

capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch

Back 31

tangible

Front 32

Expressing a command or plea; peremptory
Having the power or authority to command or control.

Back 32

imperative

Front 33

Of or relating to citizens and their interrelations with one another or with the state

Back 33

civil

Front 34

Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself
Restrained or reserved in style.
Reluctant; unwilling. ---- Not speaking freely or openly

Back 34

reticent

Front 35

to cut off the head

Back 35

decapitate

Front 36

saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo

Back 36

salvage

Front 37

to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively

Back 37

acquiesce

Front 38

relating to, or constituting the grammatical mood that expresses the will to influence the behavior of another
having power to restrain, control, and direct

Back 38

imperative

Front 39

soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot

Back 39

infantry

Front 40

Something signified or referred to; a particular meaning of a symbol. indication.
The most specific or direct meaning of a word

Back 40

denotation

Front 41

unpleasant work

Back 41

drudgery

Front 42

courtesy; politeness --- a polite action or expression

Back 42

civility

Front 43

a state of society without government or law

Back 43

anarchy

Front 44

a severe mental disorder characterized by some, but not necessarily all, of the following features: emotional blunting, intellectual deterioration, social isolation, disorganized speech and behavior, delusions, and hallucinations.

Back 44

schizophrenia

Front 45

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved-- reluctant or restrained

Back 45

reticence

Front 46

a spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound

Back 46

fungus

Front 47

to achieve or earn by appealing to another's curiosity, fancy, or interest

Back 47

intrigue