QUIZZ NERVOUS SYSTEM
Questions and Answers
1. What are the components of the nervous system?
A. Neuron, axon, myelin sheath, organs
B. Neuron, axon, dendrite, myelin sheath, brain, feet
C. Neuron, axon dendrite, myelin sheath, brain, spinal cord, sensory and motor nerves
D.Neuron, axon, brain, outside world, organs
2. What are the two divisions of the nervous system?
A. Central and peripheral
B. Motor and sensory
C. Central and functional
D. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
3. What is the function of the nervous system?
A. Regulates the internal environment
B. Controls and organizes all body activities
C. Sends signals from one cell to the other or part of the body to another
D. All of the above
4. What is a disease that affects the nervous system?
A. Epilepsy
B. Arthritis
C. Both b and d
D. Cancer
5. What do spinal cord injuries usually lead to?
A. Deep state of unconsciousness
B. Not enough dopamine
C. Paralysis
D. None of the above
6. What are the two effects of aging with the nervous system?
A. Slowed conduction times
B. Memory changes
C. Both a and b
D. Neither a or b
7. Why does a person with slowed conduction times have an increased risk of falling
and other household accidents.
A. Amount of myelin sheath decreases
B. They are less careful
C. They want to fall
D. They need help
8. What is the most important implication of a nurse aide when dealing with patient
with nervous system diseases or complications?
A. Ignore the person's requests for help and focus on yourself
B. Report suspicions and observations, communicate with nurse, help with range of
motion exercise, encourage independence
C.Help the person when you want to help them and not when they need help
D. Tell them they are not going to get better