Nervous System Exams and Answers

2003 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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 AMost difficult, geared toward GT and Honors classes
3. Level BModerate, geared toward most students
4. Level CEasiest, 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
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. 1.
The central nervous system is made up of the cerebrum,
cerebellum, brain stem, and spinal cord.
2. 2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord.
3. 3.
The cerebellum is also called the higher brain.
4. 4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories.
5. 5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain.
6. 6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change.
7. 7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system.
8. 8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells.
9. 9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways
10. 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.
A.
B.
C.
D.
CerebrumBrain StemSpinal CordSensory Neurons
CerebrumCerebellumBrain StemSpinal Cord
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.
Brain stem injuries are extremely painful.
D.
5.
A.
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?
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.
C.
D.
9.
D.
10.
A.
Touch
Smell
All of the above
Which of the following has nerves that are part of the PNS?
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
Cerebellum
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove
when I have accidentally touched it?
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
Test A p. 2
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?
AB
CD
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
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.
Huntingtons disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
Arthritis
D.
Sarin Gas
20.
What are some possible symptoms of MS?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vertigo
Numbness
Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
All of the above
Section 3: Fill in the Blank

1. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
________________________ 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
______________________.
0 4. Name three things that can cause damage in the nervous system:
1 ________________________
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.
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. 1. In 3-5 complete sentences, describe how a doctor would know if one of her
patients had Multiple Sclerosis.
2. 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 B HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.
9. 9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways.
10. 10.
1.

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
3.

A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
D.
Reflexes
4.

A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
6.
A.
B.
The CNS receives sensory information from the outside world;
the PNS does not.
C.
D.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS
interprets that information.
7.

A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
Immune system
D.
None
8.

A.
Taste
B.
Touch
C.
Smell
D.
9.
D.
10.
A.
All of the above
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
Cerebellum
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
Test B p. 2
D. B and C only.
AB
CD

A. It is the smallest functioning unit of the nervous system.
A. Dendrite
B. Axon
C. Synapse
D. Neurotransmitter
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. Huntingtons 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

1. 1. ____________________ and __________________ are two of the five
senses.
2. 2. The brain and spinal cord make up the ___________________ nervous

system.
3. 3. The space between two neurons is called the ______________________.

0 4. Name three things that can cause damage in the nervous system:
1 ________________________
4. 5. ______________________ is the substance passed between two neurons.
5. 6. Myelin sheath helps neurons to conduct messages ___________________.
quickly injury hearing synapse neurotransmitter disease central
sight
chemicals

In 2-3 sentences, describe how a doctor would know if one of her patients had Multiple
Sclerosis.
Test B p. 4
Test C HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.
9. 9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways
10. 10.
11. 11.
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system.
12. 12.
PNS stands for peripheral nervous system
13. 13.
The cerebellum helps to control our muscles and our balance.
14. 14.
Reflex actions happen slower than other types of reactions.
15. 15.
Nothing can be done to prevent concussion.
1.
A.
B.
C.
2.
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons

A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
Test C p. 1
3.
Which of the following would be controlled by the cerebrum?

A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
4.

A.
B.
C.
5.
A.
B.
C.
The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the CNS
interprets that information.
6.

A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
None
7.

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
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.
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.
1. 15. Which of the following cells is a neuron?
2. 16. Myelin sheath is important because

C. Arthritis
A. Numbness
B. Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
C. Both of the above
Test A KEY HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

For false answers, please change a word or phrase to make a true statement.
1. 1.
cerebellum, brain stem, and spinal cord. True
2. 2.
The cerebrum is part of the spinal cord. False
3. 3.
The cerebellum is also called the higher brain. False
4. 4.
The brain stem stores all of our memories. False
5. 5.
A concussion is a bruise on the brain. True
6. 6.
Injury to the brain may cause personality change. True
7. 7.
Our senses are not a part of the peripheral nervous system. False
8. 8.
Neurons look exactly like other body cells. False
9. 9.
Nerve agents affect people in many different ways True
10. 10.
Damage to the nervous system is always the result of injury. False
1.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
3.

A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
D.
Reflexes
4.

A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
A.
6.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
The CNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the PNS
does not.
C.
D.
7.

A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
Immune system
D.
None
8.

A.
Taste
B.
Touch
C.
Smell
D.
All of the above
9.
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
Cerebellum
D.
10.
A.
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
Test A p. 2
D. B and C only.
AB
CD
A. It is the functioning unit of the nervous system.
A. Dendrite
B. Axon
C. Synapse
D. Neurotransmitter
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.
Huntingtons disease
B.
Multiple sclerosis
C.
D.
20.
Arthritis
Sarin Gas
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

1. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
___________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.
Section Four: Diagrams

1.
Draw a picture of a neuron; label the picture using the word bank below:
See Neuron Diagram Transparency
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.
See Neurotransmitter Diagram
Synapse Neurotransmitter Axon terminal Dendrite

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 B KEY HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.
9. 9.
10. 10.
1.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons
2.

A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
D.
Spinal Cord
3.

A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
D.
Reflexes
4.

A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
A.
6.
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?
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
The CNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the
C.
D.
PNS does not.

The PNS receives sensory information from the outside world; the
CNS interprets that information.
7.

A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
Immune system
D.
None
8.

A.
Taste
B.
Touch
C.
Smell
D.
All of the above
9.
A.
Brain
B.
Spinal Cord
C.
Skin
Cerebellum
D.
10.
A.
What is it called when you pull your hand quickly away from a hot stove when I
have accidentally touched it?
Smart
B.
Reflex
C.
Cerebro impulse
D.
None of the above
Test B p. 2
D. B and C only.
AB
CD
A. It is the smallest functioning unit of the nervous system.
A. Dendrite
B. Axon
C. Synapse
D. Neurotransmitter
18. Myelin sheath is important because

D. It is the same as a reflex reaction.
C. Arthritis
D. Sarin Gas
A. Vertigo
B. Numbness
C. Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
D. All of the above

1.
2.
3.
4.
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_______
1. 5. __Neurotransmitter ___ is the substance passed between two neurons.

2. 6. Myelin sheath helps neurons to conduct messages ___quickly______.
quickly injury hearing synapse neurotransmitter disease central
sight
chemicals

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
Test C KEY HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.
9. 9.
10. 10.
11. 11.
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system.
True
12. 12.
PNS stands for peripheral nervous system True
13. 13.
The cerebellum helps to control our muscles and our balance. True
14. 14.
Reflex actions happen slower than other types of reactions. False
15. 15.
Nothing can be done to prevent concussion. False
1.

A.
B.
C.
2.
Brain Stem
Spinal Cord
Sensory Neurons

A.
Cerebrum
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Brain Stem
Test C p. 1
3.
Which of the following would be controlled by the cerebrum?

A.
Balance
B.
Breathing
C.
4.

A.
B.
C.
5.
A.
B.
C.
6.

A.
CNS
B.
PNS
C.
None
7.

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
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.
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.
1. 15. Which of the following cells is a neuron?

2. 16. Myelin sheath is important because

C. Arthritis
A. Numbness
B. Inability to walk for certain periods of time.
C. Both of the above

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Nervous System Test

Test A HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?

Which of the following would be controlled primarily by the cerebrum?

Why are brain stem injuries so serious?

Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?

The peripheral nervous system allows you to

A. lens, cornea, retina, pupil, optic nerve

Myelin sheath is important because

Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?

What are some possible symptoms of MS?

Section 3: Fill in the Blank

________________________ and __________________ are two of the

Section Four: Diagrams

Axon Dendrite Cell Body Axon Terminal Nucleus

Synapse Neurotransmitter Axon terminal Dendrite

Section 4: Short Answer

Test B HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?

Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?

Which of the following would be controlled primarily by the cerebrum?

Why are brain stem injuries so serious?

Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?

The peripheral nervous system allows you to

All of the above

B. cornea, optic nerve, pupil, retina, lens

Section 3: Fill in the Blank

2. 2. The brain and spinal cord make up the ___________________ nervous

3. 3. The space between two neurons is called the ______________________.

Section 4: Short Answer

Test C HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?

Look at the diagram below. What is the arrow pointing to?

Which of the following would be controlled by the cerebrum?

Why are brain stem injuries so serious?

Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?

The peripheral nervous system allows you to

Which of the following is one of the senses?

How does a reflex reaction differ from other types of reactions?

What does the iris of the eye do?

1. 15. Which of the following cells is a neuron?

2. 16. Myelin sheath is important because

A. It is a sticky substance that protects the brain.

Test A KEY HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

Which of the following is not found in the central nervous system?

Which of the following would be controlled primarily by the cerebrum?

Why are brain stem injuries so serious?

Which system are the nerves in your fingers a part of?

The peripheral nervous system allows you to

Myelin sheath is important because

Which of the following diseases attacks the myelin sheath of cells?

What are some possible symptoms of MS?

Section 3: Fill in the Blank

___________Sight_________ and ______smell______ are two of the

Section Four: Diagrams

See Neuron Diagram Transparency

Axon Dendrite Cell Body Axon Terminal Nucleus

See Neurotransmitter Diagram

Synapse Neurotransmitter Axon terminal Dendrite

Section 4: Short Answer

See Case Study

See Case Study

Test B KEY HeadsUp7: The Nervous System

______ and are two of the

_______Sight_ and smell____ are two of the

1. __Sight_ and hearing____ are two of the five senses.

1. 5. Neurotransmitter _ is the substance passed between two neurons.