Nervous System Quiz

What are the two general regions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral

• Upper and Lower

• Left and Right

• Front and Back

Which part of the brain is involved in balance and movement coordination?

• Cerebellum

• Pons

• Medulla

• Thalamus

What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Coordinate signals with the rest of the brain

• Decrease heart rate and breathing rate

• Increase heart rate and breathing rate

• Rest and Digest

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

• Glial cells and Muscle cells

• Neurons and Epithelial cells

• Red blood cells and White blood cells

• Neurons and Glial cells

What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata in the nervous system?

• Control of voluntary muscles

• Regulation of body temperature

• Control of involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate

• Processing of sensory information

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for thought and memory?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Medulla

• Pons

What is the primary function of the cerebrum in the nervous system?

• Control of involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate

• Processing of sensory information

• Regulation of body temperature

• Control of voluntary muscles