Nervous and Immune System

The nerves that go through the whole body are called the ____ nervous system.

• central

• peripheral

• middle

• lower

The part that is also known as the "little brain" is the ____.

• cortex

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• peripheral

The ____ makes T-Cells which are very important for the immune system.

• peyer's patch

• thymus

• adenoids

• spleen

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What controls most body functions and sends and receives messages all over the body?

• brain

• spinal cord

• nerves

• white blood cells

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

• Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems

During a biology class, Olivia asked, "What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?"

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

• Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems

Answer explanation

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the Central Nervous System (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), which connects the CNS to the rest of the body.

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous System

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Neurons and Synapses

• Somatic and Autonomic Nervous System

Which of the following is a main organ of the central nervous system?

• stomach

• skin

• spinal cord

• bronchi

Which part of a neuron or nerve cell is responsible for receiving the information signal?

• axon

• dendrites

• cell body

• axon terminal

The part of the brain that conrtols involuntary things like sneezing, heart rate, blood pressure is the

• medulla

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• spinal cord