Understanding the Nervous System: A Quiz

What do parietal cells in the stomach produce?

• Mucus

• Histamine

• Stomach acid

• Digestive enzymes

Which system is the brain a part of?

• Peripheral nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Immune system

• Muscular system

What does the cerebellum help with?

• Sensory information processing

• Breathing regulation

• Balance and movement coordination

• Sleep cycle

Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Regulating blood sugar

• Initiating the fight or flight response

• Slowing down the heart rate

• Digesting food

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

• Processing sensory information

• Coordinating balance and movement

• Regulating the body's internal environment

• Controlling voluntary muscle movements

What are dendrites responsible for?

• Releasing neurotransmitters

• Receiving signals

• Insulating the neuron

• Producing myelin

What is the main function of glial cells?

• Contracting muscles

• Supporting and protecting neurons

• Transmitting electrical signals

• Producing hormones

What triggers an action potential in a neuron?

• The release of neurotransmitters

• The neuron reaching a specific temperature

• The neuron resting potential

• A signal received at the dendrite

What is the resting potential of a neuron typically measured in?

• Ohms

• Hertz

• Millivolts

• Decibels