G6 3Q SCI Nervous System Quiz

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• Digestion

• Respiration

• Collecting and receiving information

• Circulation

What are the basic units of the nervous system?

• Red blood cells

• Neurons

• White blood cells

• Platelets

Which part of the neuron carries electrical messages away from the cell body?

• Meninges

• Synapse

• Axon

• Dendrite

Which type of neuron sends information from the environment toward the brain and spinal cord?

• Sensory Neurons

• Interneuron Nerves

• Motor Neuron

• Cerebrum

What is the function of the cerebrum?

• Balance and posture

• Regulating muscle contractions

• Speech and memory

• Motor coordination

Where is the cerebellum located?

• At the base of the brain

• In the abdomen

• In the chest cavity

• In the spinal cord

What is the function of the brainstem?

• Controlling movement

• Regulating intelligence

• Regulating emotions

• Connecting cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord

What is the role of interneuron nerves?

• Sending information between sensory neurons and motor neurons

• Carrying messages away from the brain or spinal cord

• Receiving messages from other neurons

• Storing genetic information

What is the fatlike substance that accelerates the transmission of nerve impulse?

• Synapse

• Meninges

• Axon

• Myelin

Where is the information from one neuron transmitted to another neuron?

• Meninges

• Synapse

• Axon

• Dendrite