Nervous System Quiz

What is the main function of the brain in the nervous system?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To control muscle movement

• To process and interpret sensory information

• To produce hormones

What type of cells are the basic building blocks of the nervous system?

• Muscle cells

• Nerve cells

• Blood cells

• Skin cells

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What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

• To support the body structure

• To send signals between the brain and the rest of the body

• To produce red blood cells

• To digest food

What happens during a reflex action?

• The brain decides the action

• The spinal cord sends a signal directly to the muscles

• The muscles move without any signal

• The action is delayed until the brain processes the information

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Which of the following is NOT a sensory organ?

• Eye

• Ear

• Heart

• Skin

What is the main role of the nervous system?

• To transport oxygen in the body

• To digest food

• To control and coordinate body functions

• To protect the body from diseases

What part of the brain controls balance, coordination and movement?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Hypothalamus

Nerve cells communicate with each other through:

• Blood

• Electrical signals

• Direct contact

• Sound waves

Which part of the nervous system is involved in the "fight or flight" response?

• The skeletal system

• The digestive system

• The autonomic nervous system

• The muscular system

How do sensory organs send information to the brain?

• Through the bloodstream

• By releasing hormones

• Through nerve impulses

• By physical movement

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