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Nervous System Test
Objective: To check student understanding of all knowledge objectives listed in
Student Matrix.
Materials:
Appropriate copies of student tests. Classroom sets are appropriate if
students are using their own paper.
Preparation:
1.
Observe students carefully throughout the course of the unit to
determine which test level is the most appropriate for the class.
2.
Level A—Most difficult, geared toward GT and Honors classes
3.
Level B—Moderate, geared toward most students
4.
Level C—Easiest, geared toward lower performing classes or ESL
5.
Students should receive their test review before being given the test.
6.
Read each test version you will be using very carefully before handing
out, making sure students have been taught all materials.
7.
Scoring of the test with point values for each section is left to teacher
discretion.
Presentation:
Hand students copies of the tests, employing classroom management
techniques to avoid cheating.
Test
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Test A
HeadsUp7: The Nervous System
Section One: True and False
For false answers, please change a word or phrase to make a true statement.
1.
The central nervous system is made up of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem,
and spinal cord.
2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord.
3.
The cerebellum is also called the “higher brain.”
4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories.
5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change.
7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system.
8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells.
9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways
10.
Damage to the nervous system is always the result of injury.
Section Two: Multiple Choice
1.
Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?
A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
D.
Spinal Cord
Test A p. 1
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3.
Which of the following would be controlled primarily by the cerebrum?
A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
Remembering answers for a test
D.
Reflexes
4.
Why are brain stem injuries so serious?
A.
The brain stem stores your memories.
B.
The brain stem controls your breathing.
C.
The brain stem gives you personality.
D.
Brain stem injuries are extremely painful.
5.
We read a story about Phineas Gage. He was the man who had the large metal rod
jammed through his face and the front part of his skull. Why do doctors think his
personality changed so dramatically?
A.
His cerebrum was injured.
B.
His cerebellum was damaged.
C.
His brain stem was severed.
D.
He lost his sense of sight.
6.
How do the Peripheral nervous system and the Central Nervous System differ?
A.
Only the PNS is made up of neurons.
B.
The CNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the PNS does not.
C.
The PNS stores our memories, the CNS does not.
D.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS
interprets that information.
7.
Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?
A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
Immune system
D.
None
8.
The peripheral nervous system allows you to
A.
Taste
B.
Touch
C.
Smell
D.
All of the above
9.
Which of the following has nerves that are part of the PNS?
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
D.
Cerebellum
10.
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove when I have
accidentally touched it?
A.
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
Test A p. 2
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11.
How does a reflex reaction differ from other types of reactions?
A.
Reflexes are not responded to by our brain, only our spinal cord.
B.
Reflex reactions are carefully thought out in our cerebrum.
C.
The spinal cord is not involved.
D.
B and C only.
12.
What does the iris of the eye do?
A.
It expands and contracts to allow different amounts of light in.
B.
It sends the picture to the brain.
C.
It protects the eye from injury.
D.
It contains cones and rods to help create pictures of what we see.
13.
Which arrow is pointing to the cornea in the following diagram?
A
B
C
D
14.
Which of the following is the correct path of light traveling into the eye?
A.
lens, cornea, retina, pupil, optic nerve
B.
cornea, optic nerve, pupil, retina, lens
C.
cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve
D.
retina, pupil, cornea, optic nerve, lens
15.
Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
A.
It is the same as a reflex.
B.
In general, these are the motor nerves that we control.
C.
These nerves are not under our control.
D.
They are the same as somatic nerves.
16.
Which of the following could be said about a neuron?
A.
It is the functioning unit of the nervous system.
B.
A bundle of them together make up a nerve.
C.
Neurons transmit messages along their axons to the next neuron.
D.
All of the above.
17.
Which structure is labeled with the letter “X” in the following diagram?
A.
Dendrite
B.
Axon
C.
Synapse
D.
Neurotransmitter
x
Test A p. 3
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18.
Myelin sheath is important because
A.
It is a sticky substance that protects the brain.
B.
It surrounds the axons of many neurons to help transmit messages.
C.
It is the name of the man who had the first MRI.
D.
It is the same as a reflex reaction.
19.
Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?
A.
Huntington’s disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
Arthritis
D.
Sarin Gas
20.
What are some possible symptoms of MS?
A.
Vertigo
B.
Numbness
C.
Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
D.
All of the above
Section 3: Fill in the Blank
1.
________________________ and __________________ are two of the five senses:
2.
The brain and spinal cord make up the ___________________ nervous system.
3.
The space between two neurons is called the ______________________.
4.
Name three things that can cause damage in the nervous system:
________________________
________________________
________________________
5.
Phineas Gage had a rod go through his ___________________. (Be specific!)
6.
Myelin sheath helps neurons to conduct messages ___________________.
7.
Although the flag was green, black and yellow, your brain projected it onto a white piece
of paper as red, white and blue. When this happens, you are seeing an
_______________________________.
8.
____________________________ is the substance passed between two neurons.
9.
A ____________________ is the basic unit of the nervous system.
Test A p. 4
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Section Four: Diagrams
1.
Draw a picture of a neuron; label the picture using the word bank below:
Axon
Dendrite
Cell Body
Axon Terminal
Nucleus
2.
Using the word bank below, please label the following picture of a
neurotransmitter release between two neurons.
Synapse
Neurotransmitter
Axon terminal
Dendrite
Section 4: Short Answer
1.
In 3-5 complete sentences, describe how a doctor would know if one of her patients had
Multiple Sclerosis.
2.
In 3-5 complete sentences, tell about how you would know if somebody was suffering
from concussion. Include in your paragraph some things a person can do to prevent
concussions.
Test A p. 5
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Test B
HeadsUp7: The Nervous System
Section One: True and False
1.
The central nervous system is made up of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem,
and spinal cord.
2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord.
3.
The cerebellum is also called the “higher brain.”
4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories.
5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change.
7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system.
8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells.
9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways.
10.
Damage to the nervous system is always the result of injury.
Section Two: Multiple Choice
1.
Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?
A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
D.
Spinal Cord
Test B p. 1
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
3.
Which of the following would be controlled primarily by the cerebrum?
A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
Remembering answers for a test
D.
Reflexes
4.
Why are brain stem injuries so serious?
A.
The brain stem stores your memories.
B.
The brain stem controls your breathing.
C.
The brain stem gives you personality.
D.
Brain stem injuries are extremely painful.
5.
We read a story about Phineas Gage. He was the man who had the large metal rod
jammed through his face and the front part of his skull. Why do doctors think his
personality changed so dramatically?
A.
His cerebrum was injured.
B.
His cerebellum was damaged.
C.
His brain stem was severed.
D.
He lost his sense of sight.
6.
How do the Peripheral nervous system and the Central Nervous System differ?
A.
Only the PNS is made up of neurons.
B.
The CNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the PNS
does not.
C.
The PNS stores our memories, the CNS does not.
D.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS interprets
that information.
7.
Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?
A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
Immune system
D.
None
8.
The peripheral nervous system allows you to
A.
Taste
B.
Touch
C.
Smell
D.
All of the above
9.
Which of the following has nerves that are part of the PNS?
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
D.
Cerebellum
10.
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove when I have
accidentally touched it?
A.
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
Test B p. 2
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
11.
How does a reflex reaction differ from other types of reactions?
A.
Reflexes are not responded to by our brain, only our spinal cord.
B.
Reflex reactions are carefully thought out in our cerebrum.
C.
The spinal cord is not involved.
D.
B and C only.
12.
What does the iris of the eye do?
A.
It expands and contracts to allow different amounts of light in.
B.
It sends the picture to the brain.
C.
It protects the eye from injury.
D.
It contains cones and rods to help create pictures of what we see.
13.
Which arrow is pointing to the cornea in the following diagram?
A
B
C
D
14.
Which of the following is the correct path of light traveling into the eye?
A.
lens, cornea, retina, pupil, optic nerve
B.
cornea, optic nerve, pupil, retina, lens
C.
cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve
D.
retina, pupil, cornea, optic nerve, lens
15.
Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
A.
It is the same as a reflex.
B.
In general, these are the motor nerves that we control.
C.
These nerves are not under our control.
D.
They are the same as somatic nerves.
16.
Which of the following could be said about a neuron?
A.
It is the smallest functioning unit of the nervous system.
B.
A bundle of them together make up a nerve.
C.
Neurons transmit messages along their axons to the next neuron.
D.
All of the above.
17.
Which structure is labeled with the letter “X” in the following diagram?
A.
Dendrite
B.
Axon
C.
Synapse
D.
Neurotransmitter
x
Test B p. 3
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
18.
Myelin sheath is important because
A.
It is a sticky substance that protects the brain.
B.
It surrounds the axons of many neurons to help transmit messages.
C.
It is the name of the man who had the first MRI.
D.
It is the same as a reflex reaction.
19.
Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?
A.
Huntington’s disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
Arthritis
D.
Sarin Gas
20.
What are some possible symptoms of MS?
A.
Vertigo
B.
Numbness
C.
Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
D.
All of the above
Section 3: Fill in the Blank
1.
____________________ and __________________ are two of the five senses.
2.
The brain and spinal cord make up the ___________________ nervous system.
3.
The space between two neurons is called the ______________________.
4.
Name three things that can cause damage in the nervous system:
________________________
________________________
________________________
5.
______________________ is the substance passed between two neurons.
6.
Myelin sheath helps neurons to conduct messages ___________________.
quickly
neurotransmitter
injury
disease
hearing
synapse
central
chemicals
sight
Section 4: Short Answer
In 2-3 sentences, describe how a doctor would know if one of her patients had Multiple
Sclerosis.
Test B p. 4
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Test C
HeadsUp7: The Nervous System
Section One: True and False
1.
The central nervous system is made up of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem,
and spinal cord.
2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord.
3.
The cerebellum is also called the “higher brain.”
4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories.
5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change.
7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system.
8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells.
9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways
10.
Damage to the nervous system is always the result of injury.
11.
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system.
12.
PNS stands for “peripheral nervous system”
13.
The cerebellum helps to control our muscles and our balance.
14.
Reflex actions happen slower than other types of reactions.
15.
Nothing can be done to prevent concussion.
Section Two: Multiple Choice
1.
Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?
A.
B.
C.
2.
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?
A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
Test C p. 1
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
3.
Which of the following would be controlled by the cerebrum?
A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
Remembering answers for a test
4.
Why are brain stem injuries so serious?
A.
The brain stem stores your memories.
B.
The brain stem controls your breathing.
C.
The brain stem gives you personality.
5.
How do the Peripheral nervous system and the Central Nervous System differ?
A.
Only the PNS is made up of neurons.
B.
The PNS stores our memories, the CNS does not.
C.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS interprets
that information.
6.
Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?
A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
None
7.
The peripheral nervous system allows you to
A.
Touch
B.
Smell
C.
Both of the above
8.
Which of the following is one of the senses?
A.
Taste
B.
Sight
C.
Both of the above
9.
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove when you have
accidentally touched it?
A.
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
10.
How does a reflex reaction differ from other types of reactions?
A.
Reflexes are not responded to by our brain, only our spinal cord.
B.
Reflex reactions are carefully thought out in our cerebrum.
C.
The spinal cord is not involved.
11.
What does the iris of the eye do?
A.
It expands and contracts to allow different amounts of light in.
B.
It sends the picture to the brain.
C.
It contains cones and rods to help create pictures of what we see.
12.
Where does light enter first when it goes into the eye?
A.
optic nerve
B.
cornea
C.
retina
Test C p. 2
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
13.
Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
A.
In general, these are the motor nerves that we control.
B.
These nerves are not under our control.
C.
They are the same as somatic nerves.
14.
Which of the following could be said about a neuron?
A.
A bundle of them together make up a nerve.
B.
Neurons transmit messages along their axons to the next neuron.
C.
Both of the above.
15.
Which of the following cells is a neuron?
A
B
C
16.
Myelin sheath is important because
A.
It is a sticky substance that protects the brain.
B.
It surrounds the axons of many neurons to help transmit messages.
C.
It is the name of the man who had the first MRI.
17.
Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?
A.
Huntington’s disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
Arthritis
18.
What are some possible symptoms of MS?
A.
Numbness
B.
Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
C.
Both of the above
Test C p. 3
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Test A KEY
HeadsUp7: The Nervous System
Section One: True and False
For false answers, please change a word or phrase to make a true statement.
1.
The central nervous system is made up of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem,
and spinal cord.
True
2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord.
False
3.
The cerebellum is also called the “higher brain.”
4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories.
5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change.
7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system.
8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells.
9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways
10.
Damage to the nervous system is always the result of injury.
False
False
True
True
False
True
Section Two: Multiple Choice
1.
Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?
A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
D.
Spinal Cord
Test A p. 1
False
False
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3.
Which of the following would be controlled primarily by the cerebrum?
A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
Remembering answers for a test
D.
Reflexes
4.
Why are brain stem injuries so serious?
A.
The brain stem stores your memories.
B.
The brain stem controls your breathing.
C.
The brain stem gives you personality.
D.
Brain stem injuries are extremely painful.
5.
We read a story about Phineas Gage. He was the man who had the large metal rod
jammed through his face and the front part of his skull. Why do doctors think his
personality changed so dramatically?
A.
His cerebrum was injured.
B.
His cerebellum was damaged.
C.
His brain stem was severed.
D.
He lost his sense of sight.
6.
How do the Peripheral nervous system and the Central Nervous System differ?
A.
Only the PNS is made up of neurons.
B.
The CNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the PNS does not.
C.
The PNS stores our memories, the CNS does not.
D.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS
interprets that information.
7.
Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?
A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
Immune system
D.
None
8.
The peripheral nervous system allows you to
A.
Taste
B.
Touch
C.
Smell
D.
All of the above
9.
Which of the following has nerves that are part of the PNS?
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
D.
Cerebellum
10.
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove when I have
accidentally touched it?
A.
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
Test A p. 2
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
11.
How does a reflex reaction differ from other types of reactions?
A.
Reflexes are not responded to by our brain, only our spinal cord.
B.
Reflex reactions are carefully thought out in our cerebrum.
C.
The spinal cord is not involved.
D.
B and C only.
12.
What does the iris of the eye do?
A.
It expands and contracts to allow different amounts of light in.
B.
It sends the picture to the brain.
C.
It protects the eye from injury.
D.
It contains cones and rods to help create pictures of what we see.
13.
Which arrow is pointing to the cornea in the following diagram?
A
B
C
D
14.
Which of the following is the correct path of light traveling into the eye?
A.
lens, cornea, retina, pupil, optic nerve
B.
cornea, optic nerve, pupil, retina, lens
C.
cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve
D.
retina, pupil, cornea, optic nerve, lens
15.
Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
A.
It is the same as a reflex.
B.
In general, these are the motor nerves that we control.
C.
These nerves are not under our control.
D.
They are the same as somatic nerves.
16.
Which of the following could be said about a neuron?
A.
It is the functioning unit of the nervous system.
B.
A bundle of them together make up a nerve.
C.
Neurons transmit messages along their axons to the next neuron.
D.
All of the above.
17.
Which structure is labeled with the letter “X” in the following diagram?
A.
Dendrite
B.
Axon
C.
Synapse
D.
Neurotransmitter
x
Test A p. 3
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
18.
Myelin sheath is important because
A.
It is a sticky substance that protects the brain.
B.
It surrounds the axons of many neurons to help transmit messages.
C.
It is the name of the man who had the first MRI.
D.
It is the same as a reflex reaction.
19.
Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?
A.
Huntington’s disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
Arthritis
D.
Sarin Gas
20.
What are some possible symptoms of MS?
A.
Vertigo
B.
Numbness
C.
Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
D.
All of the above
Section 3: Fill in the Blank
1.
___________Sight_________ and ______smell______ are two of the five senses:
2.
The brain and spinal cord make up the ______central_______ nervous system.
3.
The space between two neurons is called the _synapse_____________.
4.
Name three things that can cause damage in the nervous system:
________disease_________
_______injury_________
_______chemicals_________
5.
Phineas Gage had a rod go through his _____cerebrum_____. (Be specific!)
6.
Myelin sheath helps neurons to conduct messages ___faster______.
7.
Although the flag was green, black and yellow, your brain projected it onto a white piece
of paper as red, white and blue. When this happens, you are seeing an
______after_image_________.
8.
______Neurotransmitter_______ is the substance passed between two neurons.
9.
A _____neuron_______________ is the basic unit of the nervous system.
Test A p. 4
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Section Four: Diagrams
1.
Draw a picture of a neuron; label the picture using the word bank below:
See Neuron Diagram Transparency
Axon
2.
Dendrite
Cell Body
Axon Terminal
Nucleus
Using the word bank below, please label the following picture of a
neurotransmitter release between two neurons.
See Neurotransmitter Diagram
Synapse
Neurotransmitter
Axon terminal
Dendrite
Section 4: Short Answer
1.
In 3-5 complete sentences, describe how a doctor would know if one of her patients
had Multiple Sclerosis.
See Case Study
2.
In 3-5 complete sentences, tell about how you would know if somebody was suffering
from concussion. Include in your paragraph some things a person can do to prevent
concussions.
See Case Study
Test A p. 5
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Test B KEY
HeadsUp7: The Nervous System
Section One: True and False
1.
The central nervous system is made up of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem,
and spinal cord.
True
2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord.
False
3.
The cerebellum is also called the “higher brain.”
4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories.
5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change.
7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system.
8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells.
9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways
10.
Damage to the nervous system is always the result of injury.
False
False
True
True
False
True
Section Two: Multiple Choice
1.
Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?
A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
D.
Spinal Cord
Test B p. 1
False
False
©2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
3.
Which of the following would be controlled primarily by the cerebrum?
A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
Remembering answers for a test
D.
Reflexes
4.
Why are brain stem injuries so serious?
A.
The brain stem stores your memories.
B.
The brain stem controls your breathing.
C.
The brain stem gives you personality.
D.
Brain stem injuries are extremely painful.
5.
We read a story about Phineas Gage. He was the man who had the large metal rod
jammed through his face and the front part of his skull. Why do doctors think his
personality changed so dramatically?
A.
His cerebrum was injured.
B.
His cerebellum was damaged.
C.
His brain stem was severed.
D.
He lost his sense of sight.
6.
How do the Peripheral nervous system and the Central Nervous System differ?
A.
Only the PNS is made up of neurons.
B.
The CNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the PNS
does not.
C.
The PNS stores our memories, the CNS does not.
D.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS
interprets that information.
7.
Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?
A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
Immune system
D.
None
8.
The peripheral nervous system allows you to
A.
Taste
B.
Touch
C.
Smell
D.
All of the above
9.
Which of the following has nerves that are part of the PNS?
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
D.
Cerebellum
10.
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove when I have
accidentally touched it?
A.
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
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11.
How does a reflex reaction differ from other types of reactions?
A.
Reflexes are not responded to by our brain, only our spinal cord.
B.
Reflex reactions are carefully thought out in our cerebrum.
C.
The spinal cord is not involved.
D.
B and C only.
12.
What does the iris of the eye do?
A.
It expands and contracts to allow different amounts of light in.
B.
It sends the picture to the brain.
C.
It protects the eye from injury.
D.
It contains cones and rods to help create pictures of what we see.
13.
Which arrow is pointing to the cornea in the following diagram?
A
B
C
D
14.
Which of the following is the correct path of light traveling into the eye?
A.
lens, cornea, retina, pupil, optic nerve
B.
cornea, optic nerve, pupil, retina, lens
C.
cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve
D.
retina, pupil, cornea, optic nerve, lens
15.
Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
A.
It is the same as a reflex.
B.
In general, these are the motor nerves that we control.
C.
These nerves are not under our control.
D.
They are the same as somatic nerves.
16.
Which of the following could be said about a neuron?
A.
It is the smallest functioning unit of the nervous system.
B.
A bundle of them together make up a nerve.
C.
Neurons transmit messages along their axons to the next neuron.
D.
All of the above.
17.
Which structure is labeled with the letter “X” in the following diagram?
A.
Dendrite
B.
Axon
C.
Synapse
D.
Neurotransmitter
x
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18.
Myelin sheath is important because
A.
It is a sticky substance that protects the brain.
B.
It surrounds the axons of many neurons to help transmit messages.
C.
It is the name of the man who had the first MRI.
D.
It is the same as a reflex reaction.
19.
Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?
A.
Huntington’s disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
Arthritis
D.
Sarin Gas
20.
What are some possible symptoms of MS?
A.
Vertigo
B.
Numbness
C.
Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
D.
All of the above
Section 3: Fill in the Blank
1.
____Sight_____ and ____hearing______ are two of the five senses.
2.
The brain and spinal cord make up the _____central_______ nervous system.
3.
The space between two neurons is called the _______synapse______.
4.
Name three things that can cause damage in the nervous system:
______injury_________
________chemicals_________
______disease_______
5.
__Neurotransmitter ___ is the substance passed between two neurons.
6.
Myelin sheath helps neurons to conduct messages ___quickly______.
quickly
neurotransmitter
injury
disease
hearing
synapse
central
chemicals
sight
Section 4: Short Answer
In 2-3 sentences, describe how a doctor would know if one of her patients had Multiple
Sclerosis.
See Case Study
Test B p. 4
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Test C KEY
HeadsUp7: The Nervous System
Section One: True and False
1.
The central nervous system is made up of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem,
and spinal cord.
True
2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord.
False
3.
The cerebellum is also called the “higher brain.”
4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories.
5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change.
7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system.
8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells.
9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways
10.
Damage to the nervous system is always the result of injury.
11.
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system.
12.
PNS stands for “peripheral nervous system”
13.
The cerebellum helps to control our muscles and our balance.
14.
Reflex actions happen slower than other types of reactions.
15.
Nothing can be done to prevent concussion.
False
False
True
True
False
True
False
Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?
A.
B.
C.
2.
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?
A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
Test C p. 1
False
True
True
Section Two: Multiple Choice
1.
False
True
False
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3.
Which of the following would be controlled by the cerebrum?
A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
Remembering answers for a test
4.
Why are brain stem injuries so serious?
A.
The brain stem stores your memories.
B.
The brain stem controls your breathing.
C.
The brain stem gives you personality.
5.
How do the Peripheral nervous system and the Central Nervous System differ?
A.
Only the PNS is made up of neurons.
B.
The PNS stores our memories, the CNS does not.
C.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS
interprets that information.
6.
Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?
A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
None
7.
The peripheral nervous system allows you to
A.
Touch
B.
Smell
C.
Both of the above
8.
Which of the following is one of the senses?
A.
Taste
B.
Sight
C.
Both of the above
9.
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove when you have
accidentally touched it?
A.
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
10.
How does a reflex reaction differ from other types of reactions?
A.
Reflexes are not responded to by our brain, only our spinal cord.
B.
Reflex reactions are carefully thought out in our cerebrum.
C.
The spinal cord is not involved.
11.
What does the iris of the eye do?
A.
It expands and contracts to allow different amounts of light in.
B.
It sends the picture to the brain.
C.
It contains cones and rods to help create pictures of what we see.
12.
Where does light enter first when it goes into the eye?
A.
optic nerve
B.
cornea
C.
retina
Test C p. 2
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13.
Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
A.
In general, these are the motor nerves that we control.
B.
These nerves are not under our control.
C.
They are the same as somatic nerves.
14.
Which of the following could be said about a neuron?
A.
A bundle of them together make up a nerve.
B.
Neurons transmit messages along their axons to the next neuron.
C.
Both of the above.
15.
Which of the following cells is a neuron?
A
B
C
16.
Myelin sheath is important because
A.
It is a sticky substance that protects the brain.
B.
It surrounds the axons of many neurons to help transmit messages.
C.
It is the name of the man who had the first MRI.
17.
Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?
A.
Huntington’s disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
Arthritis
18.
What are some possible symptoms of MS?
A.
Numbness
B.
Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
C.
Both of the above
Test C p. 3