Nervous System Basics

Which part of the brain is responsible for recognizing taste, temperature, smell, and touch?

• cerebellum

• temporal lobe

• frontal lobe

• parietal lobe

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sound (including music).?

• cerebellum

• temporal lobe

• frontal lobe

• parietal lobe

The nervous system is often referred to as the master controller of the human body. The ultimate reason humans evolved to have a nervous system is to help coordinate body activities and maintain _________________________.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What part of the brain is responsible for awareness perception, thinking, knowledge, and memory, what we call cognition.

• temporal lobes

• brain stem

• cerebral lobes

• frontal lobes

Which part of the brain is responsible for the recognition and formation of language?

• occipital lobe

• Broca’s area

• frontal lobe

• Wernicke’s area

Which part of the brain is responsible for reasoning, planning, and organizing?

• cerebellum

• temporal lobe

• frontal lobe

• parietal lobe

What is the main function of the dendrites in a neuron?

• Transmit signals away from the cell body

• Receive signals from other neurons

• Store neurotransmitters

• Produce myelin

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses away from the cell body?

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Soma

• Synapse

In a reflex arc, what is the role of the interneuron?

• Detect the stimulus

• Transmit the impulse to the effector

• Process the information and relay it

• Produce the response

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To produce hormones

• To transport nutrients

• To coordinate and control body activities

• To store genetic information