Nervous System Psychology

What is the main function of the central nervous system?

• Produce hormones

• Regulate body temperature

• Control voluntary movements

• Process and coordinate information

Which two organs make up the central nervous system?

• brain and spinal cord

• stomach and intestines

• liver and kidneys

• heart and lungs

What is the role of the peripheral nervous system?

• The role of the peripheral nervous system is to control voluntary movements.

• The role of the peripheral nervous system is to transmit information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

• The role of the peripheral nervous system is to regulate body temperature.

• The role of the peripheral nervous system is to produce hormones.

What are the two main divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

• autonomic nervous system and sensory nervous system

• somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system

• somatic nervous system and central nervous system

• central nervous system and autonomic nervous system

Which division of the peripheral nervous system controls voluntary movements?

• central nervous system

• autonomic nervous system

• parasympathetic nervous system

• somatic nervous system

Which division of the peripheral nervous system controls involuntary actions?

• autonomic nervous system

• voluntary nervous system

• central nervous system

• somatic nervous system

What is the function of the brain in the central nervous system?

• The function of the brain in the central nervous system is to store memories.

• The function of the brain in the central nervous system is to produce hormones.

• The function of the brain in the central nervous system is to process and interpret information, control movement, and coordinate bodily functions.

• The function of the brain in the central nervous system is to digest food.

What is the function of the spinal cord in the central nervous system?

• The spinal cord is responsible for producing hormones in the central nervous system.

• The spinal cord helps in digestion and absorption of nutrients in the central nervous system.

• The spinal cord is involved in regulating body temperature in the central nervous system.

• The function of the spinal cord in the central nervous system is to transmit signals and control reflexes.

Whis of the below is not a physiological changed triggered by the sympathetic nervous system?

• Increased heart rate

• Decreased digestion

• Homeostasis

• Sweating

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for ____and ______