Peripheral Nervous System Quiz

What is the network of nerves that connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body called?

• Somatic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Central nervous system

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

• 43

• 12

• 36

• 24

Where do twelve pairs of nerves in the peripheral nervous system begin?

• Torso

• Spinal cord

• Brain

• Head

What do sensory neurons do?

• Carry impulses from the central nervous system out to the body

• Bring impulses to the central nervous system

• Control involuntary actions

• Control voluntary actions

What do motor neurons do?

• Carry impulses from the central nervous system out to the body

• Bring impulses to the central nervous system

• Control involuntary actions

• Control voluntary actions

How many pairs of nerves begin in the brain and branch out to parts of the head?

• 6

• 12

• 8

• 10

What type of neurons do sensory neurons have axons of?

• Parasympathetic neurons

• Somatic neurons

• Motor neurons

• Sympathetic neurons

What do sensory neurons bring to the central nervous system?

• Reflex impulses

• Motor impulses

• Voluntary impulses

• Sensory impulses

What do motor neurons carry from the central nervous system out to the body?

• Motor impulses

• Voluntary impulses

• Sensory impulses

• Reflex impulses

What is the main role of the peripheral nervous system?

• Regulate heart rate

• Control breathing

• Regulate body temperature

• Connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body