Nervous System Quiz

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Digestive and Respiratory Systems

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Circulatory and Muscular Systems

• Skeletal and Endocrine Systems

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for thinking?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Digestive System

• Respiratory System

Which part of the nervous system is described as a long bundle of nerves?

• Brain

• Neurons

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

Which part of the nervous system is essential for sending and receiving messages?

• Spinal Cord

• Brain

• Neurons

• Nerves

What does the nervous system do?

• Sends messages between the brain and the rest of the body

• Controls the flow of blood

• Helps in digestion

• Regulates breathing

What does your brain do after receiving a message about touching something hot?

• It ignores the message

• It sends a message back, telling your hand to move away

• It makes you feel sleepy

• It tells you to touch it again

How fast does the nervous system work when you touch something hot?

• Very slowly

• So fast that you pull away before you even realize it

• At the speed of light

• It takes a few minutes

What part of the body sends a message when you touch something hot?

• The heart

• The stomach

• Nerves in your hand

• The lungs

What does the cerebrospinal fluid do?

• Protects the heart

• Cushions the brain and spinal cord

• Filters harmful substances

• Supports the spine

What is the approximate length of the spinal cord in adults?

• 10 inches

• 15 inches

• 18 inches

• 20 inches