Nervous System Overview Quiz

Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary movements?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?

• Transmit electrical signals away from the neuron body

• Store neurotransmitters

• Receive incoming signals from other neurons

• Produce proteins

Which system is responsible for preparing the body for stress?

• Parasympathetic system

• Sympathetic system

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system

What is the role of ribosomes in a neuron?

• Transmit electrical signals

• Produce proteins

• Store neurotransmitters

• Receive signals

Which part of the nervous system is involved in controlling involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion?

• Somatic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

What happens to the pupils under the influence of the sympathetic nervous system?

• They constrict

• They dilate

• No change

• They change color

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

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Synapse

• Ribosomes

What is the function of presynaptic vesicles in a neuron?

• Transmit electrical signals

• Store neurotransmitters

• Produce proteins

• Receive signals

Which system is responsible for restoring the body to a calm state?

• Sympathetic system

• Parasympathetic system

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system

What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?

• Increases heart rate

• Decreases heart rate

• No effect

• Causes irregular heart rate