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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which division of the human nervous system carries signals to skeletal muscles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The motor system (part of the somatic nervous system) controls skeletal muscle movement, distinct from the autonomic system’s visceral control.
Question 2 of 5
Like other systems in the body, the nervous system is composed of organs, principally the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nervous system includes organs like the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia (clusters of neuron cell bodies in the PNS), whereas axons and neurons are components, and dura mater is a protective layer.
Question 3 of 5
The neuron processes that normally receives incoming stimuli are called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dendrites are the branched processes of neurons that receive incoming signals and convey them toward the cell body.
Question 4 of 5
The elevated ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres are known as while the shallow grooves are termed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gyri are the ridges and sulci are the grooves on the cerebral cortex, increasing surface area for neural processing.
Question 5 of 5
Preparing the body for 'fight-or-flight' response during threatening situations is the role of the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system activates the 'fight-or-flight' response, increasing heart rate and energy mobilization.