Nervous System

What are the two parts of the nervous system?

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Neurons and Axons

• Cerebrum and Cerebellum

What is the function of neurons?

• To protect the brain

• To conduct electrical impulses

• To coordinate muscle activity

• To process memory and learning

The _______ is involved in processing memory and learning.

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Thalamus

Which part of the nervous system coordinates muscle activity and balance?

• Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

• Cerebellum

• Spinal Cord

The spinal cord extends from the brain stem and passes through the spinal column terminating at the _______ vertebral level.

• L1

• L2

• L3

• L4

What is the function of the midbrain?

• processing sensory information and regulating motor control.

• The midbrain controls the digestive system.
• The midbrain is responsible for breathing regulation.
• The midbrain primarily processes emotions and learning

Which part of the brainstem regulates breathing?

• medulla oblongata
• thalamus
• cerebellum
• pons

The medulla oblongata contains centers that regulate vital activities. Name one of these centers.

• respiratory center.

• learning center.

• processing center.

• sensory center.

How many pairs of cranial nerves does the nervous system have?

• 12 pairs
• 36 pairs

• 24 pairs

• 18 pairs

How many pairs of spinal nerves carry signals throughout the body?

• 31 pairs

• 12 pairs

• 24 pairs

• 15 pairs