Understanding the Nervous System

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To coordinate all activities of the body

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

What are the two divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

• Autonomic and Somatic

• Autonomic and Central

• Somatic and Central

• Brain and Nerves

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What does the somatic nervous system control?

• Involuntary actions

• Voluntary muscle movements

• Heart rate

• Digestion

Which system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

Sleep is regulated by the what?

• Cerebellum

• Meninges

• Hypothalamus

• Medulla oblongata

What is the link between the brain and the rest of the body?

• Spinal cord

• Meninges

• Midbrain

• Thalamus

What is the largest section of the brain?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Diencephalon

• Pons

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for decision making and problem solving?

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe