MCQ on Class 5 Nervous System

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MCQ on Nervous System

 

[1] Voluntary actions are controlled by which part of the nervous system?

1. Central nervous system
2. Peripheral nervous system
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Somatic nervous system

Answer:  Somatic nervous system

[2] Balance and coordination are controlled by which part of the brain?

1. Cerebellum
2. Medulla Oblongata
3. Thalamus
4. Hypothalamus

Answer:  Cerebellum

[3] The brain is protected by a bony structure known as the ……………..

1. Ribcage
2. Skull
3. Pelvis
4. Spine

Answer:  Skull

[4] Two main parts of the nervous system are the __________ and the __________.

1. Brain; spinal cord
2. Brain; lungs
3. Spinal cord; heart
4. Lungs; heart

Answer:  Brain; spinal cord

[5] Involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat are controlled by which part of the nervous system?

1. Central nervous system
2. Peripheral nervous system
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Somatic nervous system

Answer:  Autonomic nervous system

[6] What is the name of the small gaps between neurons?

1. Synapses
2. Nerves
3. Dendrites
4. Axons

Answer:  Synapses

[7] What part of the nervous system transmits messages to and from the brain?

1. Central nervous system
2. Peripheral nervous system
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Somatic nervous system

Answer:  Peripheral nervous system

 

[8] Sensory information such as touch, taste, and sight is processed by which part of the brain?

1. Cerebellum
2. Medulla Oblongata
3. Thalamus
4. Hypothalamus

Answer:  Thalamus

[9] Reflex actions are controlled by which part of the nervous system?

1. Central nervous system
2. Peripheral nervous system
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Somatic nervous system

Answer:  Central nervous system

[10] What is the name of the chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons?

1. Hormones
2. Enzymes
3. Neurotransmitters
4. Antigens

Answer:  Neurotransmitters

[11] Balance and coordination are controlled by which part of the brain?

1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebellum
3. Medulla Oblongata
4. Hypothalamus

Answer:  Cerebellum

[12] The basic unit of the nervous system is called:

1. Nerve
2. Neuron
3. Synapse
4. Neurotransmitter

Answer:  Neuron

[13] The part of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons is referred to as:

1. Cell body
2. Axon
3. Dendrite
4. Synapse

Answer:  Dendrite

[14] The gap between two neurons where chemical signals are transmitted is called:

1. Axon
2. Dendrite
3. Synapse
4. Neurotransmitter

Answer:  Synapse

[15] Peripheral nervous system consists of which of the following?

1. Brain
2. Spinal Cord
3. Cranial Nerves
4. Sympathetic Nervous System

Answer:  Cranial Nerves

[16] Involuntary nervous system activities that regulate the function of internal organs are referred to as:

1. Central Nervous System
2. Peripheral Nervous System
3. Autonomic Nervous System
4. Somatic Nervous System

Answer:  Autonomic Nervous System

[17] Pleasure and reward are controlled by the following neurotransmitter:

1. Serotonin
2. Dopamine
3. Acetylcholine
4. Endorphins

Answer:  Dopamine

[18] In order to trigger a fight or flight response, the following hormone is released:

1. Adrenaline
2. Insulin
3. Thyroxine
4. Melatonin

Answer:  Adrenaline

[19] Emotions and memory are controlled by the following parts of the brain:

1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebellum
3. Amygdala
4. Hippocampus

Answer:  Amygdala

[20] In the human body, what is the main function of the nervous system?

1. To provide support for the body
2. To control voluntary movements
3. To regulate body temperature
4. To process and respond to sensory information

Answer:  To process and respond to sensory information

[21] Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

1. Peripheral nervous system
2. Central nervous system
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Somatic nervous system

Answer:  Central nervous system

[22] The brain and spinal cord receive information from the sense organs through what type of nerve cells?

1. Motor neurons
2. Sensory neurons
3. Interneurons
4. Neuroglia

Answer:  Sensory neurons

[23] Involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat are controlled by which portion of the brain?

1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebellum
3. Medulla oblongata
4. Hypothalamus

Answer:  Medulla oblongata

[24] In stressful situations, which division of the nervous system controls the “fight or flight” response?

1. Sympathetic nervous system
2. Parasympathetic nervous system
3. Somatic nervous system
4. Autonomic nervous system

Answer:  Sympathetic nervous system

[25] In the nervous system, what is the protective covering that surrounds axons?

1. Synapse
2. Myelin sheath
3. Neurotransmitter
4. Axon terminal

Answer:  Myelin sheath

[26] What portion of the brain is responsible for conscious thought, memory, and language?

1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebellum
3. Medulla oblongata

Answer:  Cerebrum

[27] What type of neuron transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands?

1. Motor neurons
2. Sensory neurons
3. Interneurons
4. Neuroglia

Answer:  Motor neurons

[28] A smooth muscle and glands in the body are controlled by which part of the nervous system?

1. Sympathetic nervous system
2. Parasympathetic nervous system
3. Somatic nervous system
4. Autonomic nervous system

Answer:  Autonomic nervous system

[29] Cocaine and heroin produce the “feel good” effects due to a neurotransmitter in the brain.

1. Dopamine
2. Serotonin
3. Acetylcholine
4. Norepinephrine

Answer:  Dopamine