Nervous System Quiz

What are the major organs of the nervous system?

• Muscles, Bones, Skin, Blood Vessels

• Stomach, Intestines, Pancreas, Bladder

• Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves, Sense Organs

• Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys

How is the nervous system organized?

• Central Nervous System (CNS) only

• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) only

• Endocrine System

• Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

• Controls voluntary muscle movements

• Controls the glands and muscles of the internal organs

• Regulates blood sugar levels

• Regulates body temperature

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What is the role of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?

• Reduces sympathetic response and provides resting functions

• Arouses the body in emergency situations

• Controls voluntary muscle movements

• Regulates body temperature

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What are the two types of nerve cells in the nervous system?

• Neurons and Glucose

• Neurons and Neuroglia

• Neurons and Epithelial Cells

• Neurons and Red Blood Cells

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

• To produce cerebrospinal fluid

• To regulate body temperature

• To support and anchor neurons

• To insulate and protect neurons

Where are neuroglial cells found?

• Central Nervous System (CNS) only

• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) only

• Both CNS and PNS

• Endocrine System

What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

• To regulate blood pressure

• To produce hormones

• To protect the brain and maintain the blood-brain barrier

• To aid in digestion

What are the structures found in the diencephalon?

• Temporal Lobe, Synaptic Cleft, Nodes of Ranvier

• Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe

• Cerebral Cortex, Cerebral Medulla, Basal Nuclei

• Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Pineal Gland

What is the function of the thalamus?

• Regulates body temperature

• Controls visual processing

• Relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex

• Controls voluntary movements