Nervous System and Neurotransmitters

Which nervous system is activated or used when your brain and spinal cord are involved?

• Central NS

• Somatic NS

• Sympathetic NS

• Parasympathetic NS

• Peripheral NS

Which nervous system is activated or used when you feel a cat scratch your arm?

• Central NS

• Somatic NS

• Sympathetic NS

• Parasympathetic NS

• Peripheral NS

Which nervous system is activated or used when your heartbeat increases after you almost got in a car accident?

• Central NS

• Somatic NS

• Sympathetic NS

• Parasympathetic NS

• Peripheral NS

Which nervous system is activated or used when you tell yourself “I’m okay” and breathe after you almost slip and fall?

• Central NS

• Somatic NS

• Sympathetic NS

• Parasympathetic NS

• Peripheral NS

Which nervous system is activated or used when you start breathing heavily during an intense sporting event?

• Central NS

• Somatic NS

• Sympathetic NS

• Parasympathetic NS

• Peripheral NS

Which nervous system is activated or used when you are combing out a knot in your hair?

• Central NS

• Somatic NS

• Sympathetic NS

• Parasympathetic NS

• Peripheral NS

This neurotransmitter regulates our memory.

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Epinephrine/Adrenaline

This neurotransmitter is activated when we are with our crush.

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Epinephrine/Adrenaline

This neurotransmitter helps us make quick decisions.

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Glutamate

• Oxytocin

• Epinephrine/Adrenaline

This neurotransmitter is involved in the reward system.

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Epinephrine/Adrenaline