Nervous system 10

What is the nervous system responsible for?

• A) Controlling bodily functions

• Digesting food

• C) Pumping blood

• D) Filtering wast

Which organs make up the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• A) Brain and spinal cord

• Heart and lungs

• C) Liver and kidneys

• D) Stomach and intestines

What is the function of sensory neurons?

• A) Transmit sensory information to the CNS

• B) Control muscle movement

• C) Regulate body temperature

• D) Produce hormones

Which part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• A) Cell body

• B) Axon

• C) Dendrites

• D) Synapse

What are neurotransmitters?

• A) Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons

• B) Electrical impulses traveling along the axon

• C) Hormones released by glands

• D) Components of the cell membrane

Where do neurotransmitters transmit signals between neurons?

• A) Synapse

• B) Cell body

• C) Dendrites

• D) Axon

Which function of the nervous system involves muscle movement and gland secretion?

• A) Sensory function

• B) Motor function

• C) Cognitive function

• D) Regulatory function

Which disorder affects memory and cognition?

• A) Alzheimer's disease

• B) Parkinson's disease

• C) Multiple sclerosis

• D) Diabetes

What causes Parkinson's disease?

• A) Loss of dopamine-producing neurons

• B) Autoimmune response

• C) Brain injury

• D) Viral infection

Why is understanding the nervous system important?

• A) To control digestion

• B) To regulate heart rate

• C) To maintain optimal health

• D) To produce more neurotransmitters