Biology Practice: Nervous System (Mock Test 5 - Ultimate Comprehensive)
1. The protective double-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord is known as:
2. Which part of the brain is called the 'Seat of Consciousness' and controls voluntary movements?
3. A nerve impulse travels from one neuron to another through a chemical bridge called:
4. The specific part of the neuron that carries the impulse away from the cell body is the:
5. Which of the following is an example of a 'Conditioned Reflex'?
6. The 'Arbor Vitae' (Tree of Life) appearance is seen in a cross-section of the:
7. The unit of the Peripheral Nervous System that prepares the body for stress is the:
8. Which part of the brain is primarily involved in maintaining 'Homeostasis' (thirst, hunger, sleep)?
9. Nerve impulses jump from node to node in myelinated fibers. These nodes are called:
10. The 31 pairs of nerves arising from the spinal cord are classified as:
11. In the brain, the 'Grey Matter' is found ________ and 'White Matter' is found ________.
12. Which structure is responsible for connecting the two cerebral hemispheres?
13. The automatic, rapid, and involuntary response to a stimulus is called:
14. Which part of the brain controls the vital functions like respiration and heart rate?
15. 'Cerebrospinal Fluid' (CSF) serves to protect the brain against:
16. The sensory neuron carries the message from the receptor to the:
17. Which lobe of the cerebrum is associated with the sense of 'hearing'?
18. The insulating fatty layer covering an axon is the:
19. Damage to the ________ results in loss of coordination and balance.
20. Which of the following is the correct direction of an impulse in a neuron?