Biology Practice: Nervous System (Mock Test 2 - Intermediate)
1. The brain is bathed in a special fluid that acts as a shock absorber. This fluid is called:
2. In the brain, the "Gray Matter" is located on the ________ while "White Matter" is on the ________.
3. Which part of the brain is often called the "Little Brain"?
4. The folds and grooves on the surface of the Cerebrum are there to:
5. Which of the following is the correct path of a nerve impulse in a single neuron?
6. Mixed nerves contain both ________ and ________ fibers.
7. The part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord is the:
8. Which of these is an example of an involuntary action controlled by the Medulla?
9. In the spinal cord, Gray Matter is located on the ________ while White Matter is on the ________.
10. The pathway followed by a nerve impulse during a reflex action is called a:
11. In a reflex arc, which structure detects the stimulus (like heat)?
12. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling body temperature and hunger?
13. A drunk person staggers and cannot walk in a straight line because alcohol primarily affects their:
14. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls:
15. The "White Matter" of the nervous system gets its color from:
16. Which part of the reflex arc actually performs the action (e.g., muscle contraction)?
17. Cranial nerves arise from the ________, while spinal nerves arise from the ________.
18. Inflammation of the protective membranes of the brain is a disease called:
19. Which of these is a voluntary action?
20. The "Nodes of Ranvier" are found in which part of the neuron?