Nervous System Quiz

What is the role of the brain in the nervous system? Select TWO correct answers.

• It is responsible for sending nerve impulses directly to muscles.

• It interprets sensory information from the spinal cord.

• It connects the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system.

• It controls what happens in the body like a control center.

• It only sends information to the body, not receives it.

Jason’s body paragraph is–

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which sentence BEST follows and supports sentence 6?

• For example, when we touch something hot, the sensory neurons send a message to the brain saying, "Ouch, that’s hot!"

• The brain looks wrinkly and has many grooves and bumps, which increase its surface area and allow it to process information more effectively.

• This is why the brain is protected by a layer of tissue called the meninges, which helps shield it from injury and keeps it safe inside the skull.

• So, the brain is made up of three parts, the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, each of which has specific functions that contribute to how we think and move.

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Which sentence BEST follows and supports sentence 8?

• The signals are transmitted through the nerves.

• The brain is responsible for functions, such as regulating heartbeat and breathing.

• The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which form a bony structure.

• This process happens very fast, so we can react in time to keep ourselves safe.

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Create a sentence that BEST follows and supports sentence 9.

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Explain the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system and how it communicates with the brain. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

The conclusion paragraph:

• restates the central idea

• summarizes key ideas

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Christina’s conclusion is—

• correct because she restates the central idea and summarizes key points

• incorrect because she does not restate the central idea and summarize the key points

• correct because she summarizes the impact of the nervous system

• incorrect because she doesn’t explain her thoughts on how the text ended

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Christina wants to improve the opening sentence of her conclusion. Which sentence should replace sentence 11? (11) The human body has many organs that work together. (12) It helps our brain send messages so we can move, feel, and react to the world around us.

• To sum up, there are many organs in the body, but only a few really matter for our daily activities.

• In summary, the nervous system is very important for communication inside our body.

• In conclusion, our bodies are filled with organs that do many things, but some are more important than others.

• In conclusion, the nervous system is how children learn specific cell structures.

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Christina wants to improve the closing sentence of her conclusion. Which sentence should be ADDED after sentence 12? (11) In summary, the nervous system is very important for communication inside our body. (12) It helps our brain send messages so we can move, feel, and react to the world around us.

• The brain and spinal cord work together to help us think and make decisions.

• This shows how the nervous system’s teamwork allows our body to stay balanced and healthy.

• The nervous system allows our body to keep everything connected.

• In addition to the brain and spinal cord, the nervous system includes many different types of cells.

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