Central Nervous System Organization Quiz

What are the two main types of cells in the central nervous system?

• Muscle cells and bone cells

• Red blood cells and white blood cells

• Skin cells and hair cells

• Neurons and glial cells

Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information and generating motor commands?

• Endocrine system

• Respiratory system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Central nervous system

Which part of the central nervous system is involved in emotions, memory, and motivation?

• Limbic system

• Frontal lobe

• Cerebellum

• Spinal cord

Which part of the central nervous system controls basic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion?

• Cerebellum

• Spinal cord

• Cerebrum

• Brainstem

What is the main function of neurons?

• Regulate body temperature

• Produce energy

• Transmit information

• Store information

Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for coordinating movement and balance?

• medulla oblongata

• cerebrum

• spinal cord

• cerebellum

What is the role of glial cells in the central nervous system?

• Production of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system

• Regulation of blood flow in the central nervous system

• Support and protection for neurons

• Transmission of electrical signals in the central nervous system

Which part of the central nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness?

• Spinal cord

• Frontal lobe

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

What is the function of the limbic system?

• Regulating emotions, forming memories, and motivating behavior.

• Processing visual information and depth perception

• Regulating body temperature and blood pressure

• Controlling digestion and metabolism