HHB 3.1 Divisions of Nervous System

Which division of the nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary actions ?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which division of the nervous system controls voluntary actions?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which division of the nervous system can be split into the somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which division of the nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which division of the nervous system controls the skeletal muscles of the body?

(a)  

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary actions?

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which of the following is not an effect of the sympathetic nervous system?

• increased heart rate

• decreased intestinal secretions

• decreased heart rate

• increased peristalsis

Which of the following is an effect of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• increase in rate of peristalsis & release of intestinal secretions

• increased heart rate

• decrease in rate of peristalsis & release of intestinal secretions

• increased blood flow to muscles

Which of the following areas of brain connects to the autonomic nervous system?

(a)  

• medulla
• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• hypothalamus