Quiz in Nervous System
1. What structure
connects the brain to the spinal cord?
A. Brainstem
B. Cerebellum
C. Corpus callosum
D. Thalamus
2. The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it:
A. Controls balance and coordination
B. Controls voluntary movements
C. Regulates body temperature
D. Secretes hormones that regulate other glands
3. Damage to which cranial nerve could result in difficulty swallowing?
A. Facial nerve (VII)
B. Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
C. Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
D. Vagus nerve (X)
4. What is the term for the small gap between
neurons where neurotransmitters are released?
A. Synapse
B. Node of Ranvier
C. Myelin sheath
D. Axon terminal
5. What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid?
A. Acts as a shock absorber
B. Provides nutrients to the brain
C. Regulates body temperature
D. All of the above
1. What structure
connects the brain to the spinal cord?
A. Brainstem
B. Cerebellum
C. Corpus callosum
D. Thalamus
2. The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it:
A. Controls balance and coordination
B. Controls voluntary movements
C. Regulates body temperature
D. Secretes hormones that regulate other glands
3. Damage to which cranial nerve could result in difficulty swallowing?
A. Facial nerve (VII)
B. Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
C. Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
D. Vagus nerve (X)
4. What is the term for the small gap between
neurons where neurotransmitters are released?
A. Synapse
B. Node of Ranvier
C. Myelin sheath
D. Axon terminal
5. What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid?
A. Acts as a shock absorber
B. Provides nutrients to the brain
C. Regulates body temperature
D. All of the above
