Quiz on the Nervous System

What are ganglia?

• Groups of neuron cell bodies

• Types of spinal nerves

• Parts of the brain

• Types of cranial nerves

How many pairs of spinal nerves are included in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

• 29 pairs

• 30 pairs

• 31 pairs

• 32 pairs

Which system includes all nerves and ganglia?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

What is the role of the spinal cord in the Central Nervous System?

• To transmit signals between the brain and the body

• To produce hormones

• To regulate emotions

• To control reflexes

Which system conducts motor impulses to voluntary effectors?

• Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• Sensory (Afferent) Division

• Motor (Efferent) Division

• Somatic Nervous System (SNS)

What type of effectors does the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) target?

• Voluntary effectors

• Involuntary effectors

• Sensory receptors

• Central effectors

What is proprioception?

• Sense of smell

• Sense of taste

• Sense of body position

• Sense of hearing

What is the role of motor (efferent) neurons?

• To carry impulses to the CNS

• To carry impulses from the CNS to effectors

• To interpret sensory data

• To regulate body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a general sense?

• Pain

• Vision

• Pressure

• Temperature

Which sense is involved in detecting body position?

• Smell

• Proprioception

• Taste

• Hearing

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