Nervous System Quiz

Which of the following is part of the central nervous system?

• Nerves

• Brain

• Muscles

• Glands

The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to which of the following?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Muscles and glands

• Skin and bones

• Heart and lungs

Which part of the peripheral nervous system transmits signals between the central nervous system and the skin, muscles, and joints?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and which of the following?

• Skin and muscles

• Joints and bones

• Glands and internal organs

• Eyes and ears

Which system is responsible for preparing the body for action?

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system

Neurons communicate with each other through which of the following?

• Hormones

• Synapses

• Blood vessels

• Muscles

Dopamine is primarily related to which of the following functions?

• Energy

• Movement

• Memory

• Sensation

Which technique uses electrodes placed on the scalp to study brain activity?

• fMRI

• TMS

• EEG

• PET

The cerebellum is part of which region of the brain?

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

• Spinal cord

The corpus callosum is responsible for which of the following?

• Connecting the brain to the spinal cord

• Connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain

• Regulating heart rate

• Controlling muscle movements