Exploring the Nervous System

This is a picture of the 

• peripheral nervous sysyem

• central nervous system

• respiratory system

• circulatory system

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys

• lungs, liver, stomach

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• eyes, pancreas, veins

Which of the following is a part of the Central Nervous System?

• Spinal Cord

• Heart

• Lungs

• Stomach

What is the primary function of neurons?

• To transport oxygen

• To transmit electrical signals

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

What is the main function of the Central Nervous System?

• To control reflex actions

• To process information and coordinate activities

• To regulate blood sugar levels

• To filter waste from the blood

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Peripheral Nervous System?

• Cranial Nerves

• Spinal Nerves

• Brain

• Ganglia

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

• To transmit signals away from the cell body

• To receive signals from other neurons

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To insulate the neuron

Which of the following is a function of the Peripheral Nervous System?

• To interpret sensory information

• To connect the Central Nervous System to limbs and organs

• To produce red blood cells

• To store memories

What is the main role of the axon in a neuron?

• To receive signals from other neurons

• To transmit signals to other neurons

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy for the neuron

What is the function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• To transmit signals across synapses

• To protect neurons from damage

• To provide energy to neurons

• To insulate axons