Human Body Systems Quiz

What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

• Red blood cells

• Bones

• Neurons

• Muscles

Which part of the nervous system acts as the control center for the body?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Brain

• Somatic Nervous System

• Spinal Cord

What is the role of neurotransmitters in nerve impulse transmission?

• Initiating nerve impulses

• Blocking nerve impulses

• Regulating nerve impulses

• Speeding up nerve impulses

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

• Voluntary control of skeletal muscles

• Involuntary control of internal organs

• Processing sensory information

• Storing memories

What is the main function of the central nervous system?

• Sending signals to muscles

• Interpreting signals

• Carrying messages between the brain and body

• Branching out to carry signals

What is the purpose of the Think-Pair-Share activity in teaching the nervous system?

• To encourage collaboration

• To test memory retention

• To discourage participation

• To confuse students

What is the role of glial cells in the nervous system?

• Processing sensory information

• Transmitting electrical signals

• Providing support and protection for neurons

• Initiating reflex actions

What is the function of sensory nerves in the nervous system?

• Initiate responses

• Interpret signals

• Send instructions back out

• Bring information in

What is the concept of reflex actions in the nervous system?

• Slow and deliberate responses

• Conscious and controlled responses

• Automatic and rapid responses

• Delayed and intentional responses

What is the main difference between the CNS and PNS?

• CNS is the control center, PNS are messengers

• CNS is black and white, PNS is gray

• CNS is voluntary, PNS is involuntary

• CNS is for thinking, PNS is for feeling