Lesson 4.2.2.1
4.2.2.1 Divisions of the nervous system and neurons Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Which two main structures make up the central nervous system?
- Spinal cord and ganglia
- Brain and peripheral nerves
- Brain and autonomic nerves
- Brain and spinal cord
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Into which two divisions is the peripheral nervous system split?
- Central and cranial
- Somatic and autonomic
- Sensory and motor
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for fight or flight?
- Central division
- Sympathetic division
- Parasympathetic division
- Somatic division
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Which type of neuron carries nerve impulses from sense receptors towards the central nervous system?
- Glial cell type
- Motor neuron cell
- Sensory neuron
- Relay neuron type
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What is the primary role of relay neurones in the nervous system?
- Detecting sensory stimuli
- Connecting other neurones
- Secreting endocrine hormones
- Actuating muscle movement
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Where do motor neurones transmit electrical impulses to from the central nervous system?
- Effectors like muscles
- Brain structures
- Relay neurones
- Sensory receptors
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What is the main function of the myelin sheath surrounding an axon?
- Releasing chemical transmitters
- Speeding impulse transmission
- Inhibiting action potentials
- Generating electrical signals
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A patient loses sensation in their hand but retains movement. Which neurones are damaged?
- Sensory neurones
- Autonomic neurones
- Relay neurones
- Motor neurones
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Which sequence of neurons is involved when pulling a hand away from a hot object?
- Sensory, motor, relay
- Motor, relay, sensory
- Sensory, relay, motor
- Relay, sensory, motor
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Which division controls voluntary movement of skeletal muscles?
- Somatic division
- Enteric division
- Parasympathetic division
- Sympathetic division
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system slows the heart rate after a threat has passed?
- Central division
- Somatic division
- Sympathetic division
- Parasympathetic division
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A knee-jerk reflex action directly involves which combination of neurons?
- Sensory and motor
- Sensory and relay
- Sensory and autonomic
- Motor and relay
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Which type of neuron connects sensory and motor neurons in a reflex arc?
- Purkinje neuron
- Pyramidal neuron
- Relay neuron
- Efferent neuron
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What is the direct consequence of axon demyelination in multiple sclerosis?
- Slower impulse transmission
- Faster impulse transmission
- Increased neurotransmitter release
- Complete cessation of breathing
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Which is the correct hierarchical order from most general to most specific nervous system division?
- Somatic, sympathetic, peripheral, nervous
- Nervous, peripheral, somatic, sympathetic
- Peripheral, nervous, sympathetic, somatic
- Sympathetic, somatic, peripheral, nervous
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Which part of a neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?
- Axon terminal
- Myelin sheath
- Synaptic vesicle
- Dendrites
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What is the most likely effect if a neuron's dendrites are damaged?
- Increased hormone production
- Faster electrical conduction
- Blocked neurotransmitter release
- Reduced signal reception
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Which autonomic system response occurs during a perceived threat?
- Enhanced digestion
- Increased heart rate
- Constricted pupils
- Decreased breathing rate
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Which type of neuron carries impulses from the central nervous system to a gland?
- Motor neuron
- Sensory neuron
- Receptor cell
- Relay neuron
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What is the primary function of the human spinal cord?
- Generates sensory memories
- Connects brain and body
- Produces conscious thought
- Regulates hormone levels
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