Nervous System Quiz

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To digest food

• To control the body's communication

• To circulate blood

• To store energy

What are neurons responsible for in the nervous system?

• Digesting food

• Producing hormones

• Transmitting electrical signals

• Carrying oxygen

How does the nervous system respond when you touch something hot?

• It causes you to sweat

• It makes you feel hungry

• It increases your heart rate

• It sends a signal to the brain to move your hand

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

• To connect the brain to the rest of the body

• To store memories

• To produce red blood cells

• To regulate body temperature

Which type of neuron carries signals from the brain to muscles?

• Sensory neurons

• Peripheral neurons

• Motor neurons

• Interneurons

What does the central nervous system consist of?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Heart and lungs

• Stomach and intestines

• Muscles and bones

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

• To digest food

• To connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

• To produce hormones

• To regulate blood pressure

What does the autonomic nervous system control?

• Sensory perception

• Voluntary muscle movements

• Involuntary actions like breathing

• Conscious thought processes

Which system is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?

• Peripheral nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What happens in the brain when you learn something new?

• It increases blood flow

• It deletes old memories

• It creates new pathways between neurons

• It releases adrenaline