Nervous System Quiz

What is the main component of the central nervous system?

• liver

• heart

• spinal cord

• brain

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body?

• Pons

• Spinal cord

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

• Coordinate voluntary muscle movements

• Control the digestive system functions

• Regulate body temperature

• Connect the central nervous system to the limbs and organs, transmit sensory information, and send motor commands.

Name the two main divisions of the peripheral nervous system.

• Somatic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system

• voluntary nervous system and involuntary nervous system

• Central nervous system and autonomic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system and autonomic nervous system

What part of the nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response?

• voluntary nervous system

• involuntary nervous system

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

• The spinal cord produces hormones that regulate body functions.

• The spinal cord stores long-term memories.

• The spinal cord is responsible for vision and hearing.

• The spinal cord acts as a communication highway between the brain and the body, as well as facilitating reflex actions.

Which component of the nervous system regulates digestion and heart rate?

• Voluntary nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Involuntary nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflex actions?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Brain

• Spinal cord

What is the function of the brainstem in the central nervous system?

• Regulates basic life functions and serves as a pathway for nerve fibers.

• Controls voluntary movements and coordination.

• Stores long-term memories and processes emotions.

• Filters sensory information and regulates body temperature.

Name the largest part of the human brain.

• medulla

• cerebrum

• thalamus

• cerebellum