Parts of the Nervous System Quiz

What are the two major subdivisions of the nervous system?

• Sympathetic Nervous System and Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) consist of?

• Organs and Glands

• Nerves and Muscles

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Sensory and Motor Neurons

Which system is associated with voluntary activities?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

What type of fibers are motor neurons?

• Sympathetic fibers

• Parasympathetic fibers

• Afferent fibers

• Efferent fibers

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

• Maintains body temperature

• Connects CNS to muscles

• Relays sensory and motor information

• Controls internal organs and glands

Which system prepares the body for stress-related activities?

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

What is the 'fight or flight' response?

• A method of voluntary control

• A process of storing glucose

• A state of relaxation

• A physiological reaction to perceived threats

What happens when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated?

• The body returns to a relaxed state

• Adrenaline surges into the bloodstream

• The heart rate increases

• The pupils dilate

What is homeostasis?

• A type of motor neuron

• A function of the somatic nervous system

• A response to stress

• A state of equilibrium in biological conditions

Which of the following is a consequence of persistent stress?

• Enhanced memory

• Better glucose storage

• Improved immune function

• Increased susceptibility to heart disease