Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Chapter 36: The Nervous System

The Nervous System

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Look at the illustration of a neuron. Which part of a neuron is this?
A)a dendrite
B)an axon
C)a neurotransmitter
D)a nucleus
2.
Which of these statements about the human sense of touch is NOT true?
A)Joints and muscle tissues contain receptors that respond to heavier pressure.
B)Receptors that sense cold are found close to the skin's surface.
C)Pain receptors are found in all body tissues except for those in the brain.
D)There are very few receptors on the soles of a person's feet.
3.
Which of these diseases is directly related to long patterns of alcohol abuse?
A)paranoia
B)infertility
C)cirrhosis
D)dehydration
4.
Which part of the brain stem controls involuntary activities?
A)the cerebral cortex
B)the dendrites
C)the synapses
D)the medulla oblongata
5.
LSD, a synthetic drug, belongs to which of these categories of drugs?
A)hallucinogens
B)cannabinoids
C)depressants
D)stimulants
6.
Nicotine is __________.
A)a cannabinoid
B)a stimulant
C)a hallucinogen
D)an opioid
7.
__________ are pain relievers that do not cause a loss of consciousness.
A)Narcotics
B)Opiates
C)Depressants
D)Analgesics
8.
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This illustration shows a cross section of the human eye. Which part of the eye is this?
A)the optic nerve
B)the iris
C)the oval window
D)the pupil
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This illustration shows the human brain. Which part of the brain is this?
A)the skull
B)the cerebellum
C)the cerebrum
D)the pons
10.
Which part of the nervous system is made up of cranial nerves and spinal nerves and all of their branches?
A)the somatic nervous system
B)the sympathetic nervous system
C)the parasympathetic nervous system
D)the central nervous system
11.
__________ is the space that separates neurons.
A)The synapse
B)The myelin sheath
C)The cell body
D)The cerebrum
12.
A person experiencing anxiety might have __________ prescribed to treat this condition.
A)anabolic steroids
B)depressants
C)amphetamines
D)hallucinogens
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Look at this illustration of the human ear's internal structure. Which part of the ear receives vibrations from the eardrum?
A)semicircular canals
B)oval window
C)stapes
D)cochlea
14.
Which of these is part of the inner ear?
A)malleus
B)eardrum
C)incus
D)cochlea
15.
__________ are sensory receptors found on the human tongue.
A)Taste buds
B)Choroids
C)Olfactory nerves
D)Neurons
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