Nervous System Quiz

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Central Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System and Somatic Nervous System

What do interoceptors collect information from?

• Ears and eyes

• Muscles and joints

• Heart and lungs

• Brain and spinal cord

What is the role of the CNS in processing information?

• It only sends information to the body

• It processes the information and helps the brain interpret it

• It only receives information from the body

• It controls only the heart

What is the role of the Sympathetic nervous system?

• Prepares body for fight or flight

• Calms and relaxes the body

• Processes sensory information

• Coordinates voluntary movements

What is short term sensory storage (STSS)?

• A process of disregarding unimportant information

• A method of storing long-term memories

• A technique for improving memory retention

• A way to enhance sensory perception

Which type of memory has an unlimited capacity?

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Working memory

What does STSS stand for?

• Short-term sensory storage

• Short-term storage system

• Sensory time storage system

• Sensory temporary storage system

What is the primary role of STM in memory processing?

• To store information permanently

• To hold information temporarily as working memory

• To enhance memory capacity

• To process visual information

What is the outcome of the response generator's function?

• Memory enhancement

• Output of a movement or skill performance

• Information storage

• Information deletion

What is the role of short-term memory in this process?

• Encodes and stores information

• Performs skill by effectors

• Stores selected information temporarily

• Discards irrelevant information