Biology Practice: Nervous System (Mock Test 2 - Intermediate)
1. Which part of the brain is shaped like a butterfly and lies below the cerebrum?
2. The "Gray Matter" of the brain primarily consists of:
3. "White Matter" appears white due to the presence of:
4. Which of these is the correct path of a nerve impulse in a neuron?
5. The "Pons" is a part of the brain that connects the:
6. The convolutions (folds and grooves) in the cerebrum are called:
7. Which nerve carries the impulse from the brain back to an effector organ (like a muscle)?
8. The structural connection between the brain and the spinal cord is the:
9. "Mixed Nerves" are those that:
10. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) includes:
11. Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for transmitting chemical signals (neurotransmitters)?
12. The spinal cord is protected by the:
13. In the spinal cord, the gray matter is located ______ and white matter ______.
14. Which of the following is a "conditioned" or learned reflex?
15. The "Node of Ranvier" is found in:
16. The chemical substance released at a synapse to carry an impulse to the next neuron is:
17. Which part of the brain is the seat of emotions like fear and anger?
18. If a person loses their balance while walking, which part of the brain is likely affected?
19. Reflex actions are incredibly fast because they often bypass the:
20. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls:
