Anatomy and Physiology - Nervous System Structures and Functions Quiz

Test your knowledge on neurobiology with questions about neurons, brain functions, neurotransmitters, and more!

#1

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

Axon
Dendrite
Cell body
Synapse
#2

What is the term for the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released?

Synapse
Nucleus
Myelin sheath
Node of Ranvier
#3

Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

Corpus callosum
Thalamus
Hippocampus
Pons
#4

Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body?

Dendrite
Axon
Synapse
Myelin sheath
#5

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?

Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
Somatic nervous system
#6

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?

Conduction of nerve impulses
Protection of the neuron
Synaptic transmission
Energy production
#7

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla oblongata
Thalamus
#8

Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-order thinking, decision-making, and personality?

Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
#9

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is known as the 'fight or flight' system?

Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
Somatic nervous system
#10

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Parietal lobe
#11

What is the role of the cerebrospinal fluid in the nervous system?

Nutrient transport
Electrical insulation
Shock absorption
Neurotransmitter production
#12

What neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and pleasure?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#13

In the peripheral nervous system, which type of neurons carry signals from sensory organs to the central nervous system?

Motor neurons
Interneurons
Sensory neurons
Mixed neurons
#14

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?

Regulating body temperature
Controlling hunger and thirst
Producing hormones
Coordinating muscle movements
#15

Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with Parkinson's disease?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#16

What is the primary function of the limbic system?

Regulating heart rate
Processing emotions
Balancing body coordination
Controlling reflex actions
#17

Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for inhibiting neural activity in the central nervous system?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA

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