Week 29: CH 20.1 Quiz

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) consist of?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Heart and lungs

• Muscles and bones

• Skin and hair

What is the primary function of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

• Process information

• Carry signals outside the CNS

• Control balance and movement

• Maintain a stable internal environment

What is a synapse?

• A nerve cell that transmits signals

• A chemical messenger between neurons

• The small gap where neurotransmitters transfer signals

• The largest part of the brain

Where are neurotransmitters released in a neuron?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Synapse

• Cell Body (Soma)

What controls voluntary movements like walking and talking?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Endocrine System

• Digestive System

What is the function of the Axon Terminals?

• Receive messages

• Process messages

• Send messages to another neuron

• Speed up signal transmission

Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking and memory?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Spinal Cord

When does the glymphatic system primarily work?

• While you are awake

• While you sleep

• During exercise

• When you eat

Which of the following is an involuntary function?

• Walking

• Writing

• Heartbeat

• Talking

Which system is involved in activities like walking and writing?

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System