Nervous System Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge in Human Biology

Question 1

What is the fundamental unit of the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Neuron

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Neuroglia

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Axon

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Dendrite

Question 2

Where do neurotransmitters facilitate communication between neurons?

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Synapse

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Nucleus

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Dendrite

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Axon

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is involved in regulating mood and sleep?

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Serotonin

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Dopamine

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Acetylcholine

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Norepinephrine

Question 4

Which part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

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Dendrites

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Cell body

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Axon

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Synaptic cleft

Question 5

What is the term for the electrical impulse that travels along an axon?

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Action potential

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Electrochemical gradient

Question 6

Which part of the nervous system is not involved in voluntary movement?

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Autonomic nervous system

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Central nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

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Somatic nervous system

Question 7

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for integrating and coordinating body functions?

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Central nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

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Autonomic nervous system

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Somatic nervous system

Question 8

Which of the following neurotransmitters predominantly exerts inhibitory effects within the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

GABA

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Glutamate

Question 9

At which part of the neuron does neurotransmitter release occur?

Accepted Answer

Axon terminal

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Dendrite

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Cell body

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Nucleus

Question 10

Which neurotransmitter is predominantly associated with the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Epinephrine

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Serotonin

Question 11

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath that surrounds certain neurons?

Accepted Answer

Insulates neurons, enabling faster transmission of electrical signals

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Transmits neurotransmitters across the synaptic cleft

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Regulates ion flow across the neuronal membrane

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Converts chemical signals into electrical signals

Question 12

Which neurodegenerative disease primarily affects motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness?

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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Alzheimer's disease

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Parkinson's disease

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Multiple sclerosis

Question 13

What is the main responsibility of the cerebellum in the brain?

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Coordination of movement, balance, and posture

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Higher-level cognitive functions such as reasoning and decision-making

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Regulation of body temperature and homeostasis

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Interpretation and processing of sensory information

Question 14

What is the primary function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

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To transmit sensory information from the body to the brain, and motor commands from the brain to the body

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To control vital functions like breathing and heart rate independently of the brain

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To process and interpret sensory information and generate appropriate responses

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To store and retrieve long-term memories and emotions

Question 15

Which of the following accurately describes the primary function of the nervous system?

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To coordinate and control bodily functions

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To digest and absorb nutrients

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To circulate oxygen and blood throughout the body

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To protect against external pathogens and foreign invaders

Question 16

Identify the structural and functional unit of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

Neuron

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Synapse

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Neurotransmitter

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Glial cell

Question 17

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the body's "fight-or-flight" response?

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Epinephrine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

Question 18

What is the term for the junction where communication occurs between two neurons?

Accepted Answer

Synapse

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Dendrite

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Axon

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Cell body

Question 19

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving incoming signals?

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Dendrites

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Axon

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Axon terminals

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Cell body

Question 20

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

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To provide a bidirectional communication pathway between the brain and the body

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To control voluntary movement

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To process sensory information

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To regulate body temperature

Question 21

Which lobe of the brain is specifically responsible for processing auditory information?

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Temporal lobe

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Frontal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Occipital lobe

Question 22

Identify the type of neurons that transmit motor signals from the brain to the spinal cord.

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Motor neurons

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Sensory neurons

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Interneurons

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Efferent neurons

Question 23

Which of the following provides a protective layer surrounding the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Meninges

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Blood-brain barrier

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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Myelin sheath

Question 24

What is the name for the process by which neurons transmit electrical signals?

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Action potential

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Synaptic transmission

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Neurogenesis

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Myelination

Question 25

Characterize the hallmark motor symptoms and coordination impairments associated with Parkinson's disease.

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Tremors, rigidity, and balance impairments

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Memory decline, disorientation, and visual hallucinations

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Muscle weakness, fatigue, and paralysis

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Seizures, loss of consciousness, and involuntary movements

Question 26

What is the primary function of a neurotransmitter?

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To transmit chemical signals across the synapse

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To transmit electrical signals along the neuron

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To generate action potentials in the neuron

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To control the release of hormones from glands

Question 27

Which type of neuron has the longest axon?

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Motor neuron

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Sensory neuron

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Interneuron

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Purkinje cell

Question 28

Which component is NOT a feature of the blood-brain barrier?

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Fenestrations

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Tight junctions between endothelial cells

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Astrocyte end-feet

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Pericytes

Question 29

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the 'reward pathway' of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

Question 30

Which of the following is a function of the cerebellum?

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Coordination of movement

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Regulation of body temperature

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Processing of sensory information

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Memory formation

Question 31

Which type of receptor is directly linked to an ion channel?

Accepted Answer

Ligand-gated ion channel

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G-protein-coupled receptor

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Nuclear receptor

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enzyme-linked receptor

Question 32

Which of the following is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of motor function?

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Parkinson's disease

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Alzheimer's disease

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Multiple sclerosis

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Huntington's disease

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuron?

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Glial cell

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Sensory neuron

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Motor neuron

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Interneuron

Question 34

What is the primary function of neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

Transmit signals between neurons

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Provide energy to neurons

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Control blood flow to the brain

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Protect neurons from damage

Question 35

Which of the following is a characteristic of the refractory period of a neuron?

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The neuron is unable to generate an action potential

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The neuron generates action potentials at a higher rate than normal

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The neuron is more sensitive to stimuli

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The neuron releases neurotransmitters at a slower rate

Question 36

What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

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To control involuntary bodily functions

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To receive sensory information from the body

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To process information from the brain

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To control voluntary movement

Question 37

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature, blood pressure, and breathing?

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Brainstem

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Limbic system

Question 38

What is the term for the fluid-filled space surrounding neurons?

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Extracellular fluid

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Synapse

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Axon

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Dendrite

Question 39

Which of the following is a common cause of neurodegenerative diseases?

Accepted Answer

Protein misfolding

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Bacterial infection

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Trauma

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Autoimmune disorders

Question 40

What is the role of the blood-brain barrier?

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To protect the brain from harmful substances in the blood

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To transport nutrients to the brain

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To regulate blood flow to the brain

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To produce cerebrospinal fluid

Question 41

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

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Coordination and balance

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Language and memory

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Motor control

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Sensory perception