Science Practice Quiz 59

Q1.Besides other neurons, to which other types of cells can nervous impulses be delivered via a synapse?

A. Bone cells and blood cells B. Skin cells and hair follicles C. Muscle cells or gland cells D. Fat cells and cartilage cells

Q2.Based on the activity described, what is a likely reason for a diminished sense of taste when one's nose is blocked or during a cold?

A. Gustatory receptors become inactive B. Olfactory receptors are unable to detect smell, which affects taste perception C. The tongue's ability to detect sweetness is reduced D. Nerve impulses are blocked from reaching the brain

Q3.Which part of the human body is described as the main coordinating centre?

A. Spinal cord B. Peripheral nervous system C. Brain D. Cranial nerves

Q4.Which of the following constitute the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

A. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves B. Brain and spinal cord C. Fore-brain, mid-brain, and hind-brain D. Sensory receptors and muscles

Q5.What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

A. To facilitate voluntary actions only B. To send messages to muscles for movement C. To receive and integrate information from all parts of the body D. To form the peripheral nervous system

Q6.Which of the following is an example of a voluntary action according to the provided text?

A. Reflex action to bright light B. Thinking about a problem C. Moving a chair D. Receiving sensory impulses

Q7.The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) consists of which of the following?

A. Brain and spinal cord B. Fore-brain, mid-brain, and hind-brain C. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves D. Sensory receptors and muscles

Q8.How many major parts or regions does the human brain have?

A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

Q9.Which part of the brain is identified as the main thinking part?

A. Mid-brain B. Hind-brain C. Spinal cord D. Fore-brain

Q10.Which of the following sensory functions are specialized in separate areas of the fore-brain?

A. Reflex actions and muscle coordination B. Digestion and respiration C. Hearing, smell, and sight D. Blood circulation and hormone regulation

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Science Practice Quiz 59