Chapter 13
Neuroscience Knowledge Quiz
Test your understanding of the central and peripheral nervous systems with this engaging neuroscience quiz! Dive into questions about spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and the anatomy of the nervous system.
Whether you are a student, a teacher, or just curious about neuroscience, this quiz is designed for you! Here are some highlights:
- Multiple choice questions
- Questions covering key concepts
- Immediate feedback on answers
Which of the following is NOT found in the CNS?
Neuron cell bodies located in ganglia
The gray and white matter of the spinal cord
The cerebral cortex of the brain
Neuron cell bodies located in nuclei
What is true of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Neuron cell bodies are located in ganglia.
Cranial nerves connect to the brain.
Spinal nerves connect to the spinal cord.
All of the listed responses are correct.
Which of the following statements about the spinal cord is FALSE?
It is approximately 18 inches in length.
It is part of the PNS.
It contains both sensory and motor nuclei.
It is associated with 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
The dorsal root of a spinal nerve is the site for __________ neurons, whereas the ventral root is the site of __________ neurons.
CNS; PNS
Motor; sensory
Efferent; afferent
Sensory; motor
The cervical enlargement of the spinal cord supplies nerves to the __________.
Back and lumbar region
Shoulder girdle and arms
Pelvis and legs
Thorax and abdomen
The lumbar enlargement of the spinal cord supplies nerves to the __________.
Lower limbs
Pelvis and legs
Thorax and abdomen
Shoulder girdle and arms
The white matter of the spinal cord contains __________.
Cell bodies of neurons and glial cells
Sensory and motor nuclei
Somatic and visceral sensory nuclei
Large numbers of myelinated axons
The posterior gray horns of the spinal cord contain __________.
Somatic and visceral sensory nuclei
Ascending and descending tracts
Anterior and posterior columns
Somatic and visceral motor nuclei
Spinal nerves are classified as mixed nerves because they contain __________.
Both sensory and motor fibers
White matter and gray matter
Both dorsal and ventral roots
Ascending and descending pathways
Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT involved with the eye?
Optic
Trochlear
Oculomotor
Abducens
Trigeminal
Which of the following cranial nerves is purely sensory?
Vagus
Trigeminal
Optic
Hypoglossal
Accessory
Collections of neuron cell bodies associated with nerves in the peripheral nervous system are known as __________.
Exteroceptors
Ganglia
Encapsulated dendritic endings
Nociceptors
Schwann cells
Which of the following cranial nerves controls chewing food?
Vagus nerve
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Facial nerve
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