Nervous System Quiz

Which part of the body does the central nervous system (CNS) consist of?

• Brain

• All of the above

• Spinal cord

• Connects brain and peripheral nervous system

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

• All of the above

• Transmits sensory information to the CNS

• Controls voluntary muscles

• Carries messages to and from the CNS

Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary body functions?

• Somatic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Transmits sensory information to the CNS

• Controls voluntary muscles

• Calms body to conserve and maintain energy

• Arouses body to expend energy

Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary muscles?

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system