Nervous System

Question 1

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Answer 1

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Question 2

True or False: The Central Nervous System consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The ________ Nervous System is responsible for involuntary bodily functions.

Answer 3

Autonomic

Question 4

What part of the nervous system connects the CNS to limbs and organs?

Answer 4

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Question 5

What are the two primary subdivisions of the Autonomic Nervous System?

Answer 5

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which part of the nervous system controls fight or flight responses? A) Parasympathetic B) Sympathetic C) Central

Answer 6

B) Sympathetic

Question 7

What is the primary function of the Somatic Nervous System?

Answer 7

To control voluntary movements and transmit sensory information.

Question 8

True or False: The spinal cord is part of the Peripheral Nervous System.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The ________ Nervous System regulates digestion and heart rate.

Answer 9

Parasympathetic

Question 10

What is the role of sensory neurons?

Answer 10

To transmit sensory information from the body to the CNS.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which type of neuron carries signals from the CNS to muscles? A) Sensory Neurons B) Motor Neurons C) Interneurons

Answer 11

B) Motor Neurons

Question 12

What is the role of interneurons?

Answer 12

To connect sensory and motor neurons within the CNS.

Question 13

True or False: The brain is the only component of the Central Nervous System.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The ________ nervous system is involved in voluntary muscle movements.

Answer 14

Somatic

Question 15

What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System?

Answer 15

To process information and coordinate the body’s responses.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which system is responsible for the body’s rest and digest response? A) Central Nervous System B) Sympathetic Nervous System C) Parasympathetic Nervous System

Answer 16

C) Parasympathetic Nervous System

Question 17

What type of cells support and protect neurons?

Answer 17

Glial cells

Question 18

True or False: The Peripheral Nervous System includes cranial and spinal nerves.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The ________ Nervous System is activated in stressful situations.

Answer 19

Sympathetic

Question 20

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

Answer 20

To regulate involuntary bodily functions.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the nervous system? A) Brain B) Heart C) Spinal Cord

Answer 21

B) Heart

Question 22

What is the main difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

Answer 22

Sympathetic prepares the body for stress, while parasympathetic conserves energy.

Question 23

True or False: The somatic nervous system controls involuntary actions.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fill in the blank: ________ neurons transmit signals from the environment to the brain.

Answer 24

Sensory

Question 25

Handles hearing, memory, and process auditory information

Answer 25

Temporal Lobe

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance? A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum C) Brainstem

Answer 26

B) Cerebellum

Question 27

Processes sensory information, like touch and spatial perception

Answer 27

Parietal Lobe

Question 28

What does the frontal lobe do?

Answer 28

Controls higher cognitive functions and voluntary movement

Question 29

Processes visual information for color, information, and motion perception

Answer 29

Occipital lobe

Question 30

Communication channel between the brain and the body for motor and sensory functions

Answer 30

Spinal cord