Nervous System MCQs with Answers

The mineral ion responsible for the conduction of nerve impulses is?

• A.Calcium
• B.Sodium
• C.Potassium
• D.Magnesium

The breathing and heartbeat are controlled/regulated by?

• A.Cerebrum
• B.Cerebellum
• C.Medulla oblongata
• D.Hypothalamus

How are nerves distributed in the human body?

• A.Only in the brain and spinal cord
• B.Only in the limbs and extremities
• C.All parts of the body
• D.Only in the head and trunk region

Which of the following act as homeostatic thermostat in humans?

• A.Pituitary gland
• B.Hypothalamus
• C.Thyroid gland
• D.Medulla oblongata

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Autonomic Nervous System?

• A.Controls involuntary body functions
• B.Divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
• C.Regulates response of skeletal muscles
• D.Regulates heart rate and digestion

Cells of the nerve tissues are called _?

• A.Osteocytes
• B.Nephrons
• C.Neurons
• D.Hepatocytes

The following function/activity is NOT controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

• A.Heart rate
• B.Thoughts and emotions
• C.Digestion
• D.Breathing rate

Left and right cerebral hemispheres are connected with each other by?

• A.Corpus callosum
• B.Medulla oblongata
• C.Cerebellum
• D.Hypothalamus

Which part of the brain stem is connected to the spinal cord?

• A.Cerebellum
• B.Medulla oblongata
• C.Hypothalamus
• D.Pons

Tremor is a ?

• A.Movement disorder
• B.Respiratory disorder
• C.Digestive disorder
• D.Circulatory disorder