Nervous System Exit Ticket

Front

What is the main role of the cortex?

Back

To do most of the thinking.

Front

Which type of nerve travels from the brain to the muscles?

Back

Motor.

Front

What is the function of sensory nerves?

Back

To inform the brain of what is going on in the outside world.

Front

Which action is controlled by the somatic nervous system?

Back

Kicking a ball.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a part of the central nervous system?

Back

Muscles.

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Front

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

Back

To transmit messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of motor nerves?

Back

To carry signals from the brain to the muscles to initiate movement.

Front

What does the autonomic nervous system control?

Back

Involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Front

What is the difference between sensory and motor nerves?

Back

Sensory nerves carry information to the brain, while motor nerves carry commands from the brain to the muscles.