Nervous System Quiz

What are the two major divisions of the nervous system?

• Sensory Neurons and Motor Neurons

• Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System

• Cerebrum and Cerebellum

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla Oblongata

• Pons

What does the medulla oblongata help control?

• Sensory perception

• Learning and memory

• Voluntary body movements

• Breathing rate, heart rate, and blood pressure

Which system carries impulses to the heart and internal organs?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

What is the role of the somatic nervous system?

• Controlling heart rate

• Involuntary control of internal organs

• Regulating body temperature

• Relaying information from sensory receptors to the CNS

Which part of the nervous system processes reflexes?

• Cerebellum

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Spinal Cord

• Brain

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

• Relays signals between brain and spinal cord

• Processes sensory information

• Controls voluntary movements

• Regulates body temperature and thirst

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is active during stress?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

What is the primary function of the cerebrum?

• Coordination and balance

• Thought processes and sensory perception

• Reflex actions

• Breathing and heart rate control

What materials are needed for the lab activity modeling the nervous system?

• Markers and labels

• Playdough, markers, and labels

• Paper and scissors

• Water and ice