The Nervous System

The somatic nervous system controls ________ muscle movements.

• Involuntary

• Voluntary

• Cardiac

• Smooth

What is a flashbulb memory?

• A detailed memory snapshot of an event

• A type of nervous system

• A part of the brain

• None of the above.

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and ________.

• Heart

• Lungs

• Spinal cord

• Kidneys

The somatic nervous system is a portion of which larger system?

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

What type of neurons carry information to the brain?

• Efferent neurons

• Afferent neurons

• Motor neurons

• Sensory neurons

The brain eventually receives information, but reflexes likely occur before you become aware of it. True or False?

• True

• False

Which system is responsible for reminding you to go to the restroom after a stressful event?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system