Central and Peripheral Nervous System Quiz

What is the study of the nervous system called?

• Neurology

• Neuroscience

• Neurophysiology

• Neurobiology

The basic structural and functional cell of the nervous system is called a:

• Dendrite

• Neuron

• Axon

• Synapse

The protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord are called:

• Myelin

• Dura

• Meninges

• Neurons

Which system consists of all nerve tissue outside the CNS?

• Autonomic system

• Somatic system

• Central system

• Peripheral system

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Brain stem

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

Which part of the brain controls body functions like heartbeat and breathing?

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Thalamus

• Cerebrum

The cerebellum is responsible for:

• Speaking and thinking

• Heartbeat regulation

• Body balance and posture

• Emotional responses

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Somatic and autonomic

• Voluntary and involuntary

• Central and peripheral

• Sensory and motor

Which is NOT a basic function of the Central Nervous System?

• Receive sensory input

• Produce hormones

• Interpret stimuli

• Respond to stimuli

The cerebrum controls all of the following EXCEPT:

• Voluntary muscle movements

• Personality

• Automatic breathing

• Speech