The Nervous System

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the central nervous system?

  1. Brain

  2. Spinal Cord

  3. Nerves

  4. Autonomic Nervous System


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system, not the central nervous system.

The main function of the nervous system is to:

  1. Control movement

  2. Process information

  3. Regulate emotions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nervous system is responsible for controlling movement, processing information, and regulating emotions.

The brain is divided into how many lobes?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The brain is divided into four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuron?

  1. Sensory neuron

  2. Motor neuron

  3. Interneuron

  4. Astrocyte


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Astrocytes are glial cells, not neurons.

The spinal cord is responsible for:

  1. Sending messages to the brain

  2. Receiving messages from the brain

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The spinal cord is responsible for sending messages to the brain and receiving messages from the brain.

The peripheral nervous system is divided into two parts:

  1. Somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system

  2. Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

  3. Sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system

  4. Sensory nervous system and motor nervous system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The peripheral nervous system is divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for:

  1. Controlling voluntary movements

  2. Regulating heart rate and breathing

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating heart rate, breathing, and other involuntary functions.

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Endorphins

  4. Acetylcholine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Endorphins are hormones, not neurotransmitters.

Parkinson's disease is caused by a deficiency of which neurotransmitter?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Endorphins

  4. Acetylcholine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parkinson's disease is caused by a deficiency of dopamine.

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by:

  1. Loss of memory

  2. Difficulty with language

  3. Changes in personality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by loss of memory, difficulty with language, and changes in personality.

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the:

  1. Brain

  2. Spinal Cord

  3. Nerves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for epilepsy?

  1. Medication

  2. Surgery

  3. Diet

  4. Exercise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exercise is not a treatment for epilepsy.

The most common type of stroke is:

  1. Ischemic stroke

  2. Hemorrhagic stroke

  3. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

  4. Subarachnoid hemorrhage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?

  1. Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body

  2. Difficulty speaking or understanding speech

  3. Vision problems

  4. Headache


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Headache is not a symptom of a stroke.

The nervous system is responsible for:

  1. Controlling movement

  2. Processing information

  3. Regulating emotions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nervous system is responsible for controlling movement, processing information, and regulating emotions.

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