Nervous System Review

Front

What are the two main components of the central nervous system?

Back

brain/spinal cord

Front

What are the two major branches of the nervous system?

Back

central and peripheral

Front

In a school science project, Grace, Emma, and Maya built a robot. They programmed it so that the _____ controls all the other parts of the robot, and processes all the information. Options: Nerves, Spinal Cord, Brain

Back

Brain

Front

Who is correct about the function of the nervous system? Options: Daniel - provide nutrients for the body, Grace - send and receive messages, Abigail - circulate oxygen to cells, Teacher - remove carbon dioxide from blood.

Back

Grace - send and receive messages

Front

Identify the three main parts of the nervous system.

Back

brain, spinal cord, nerves

Front

During a late-night study session, Benjamin, Ethan, and Scarlett heard a sudden loud noise outside their window. Their immediate "fight or flight" response is the role of the:

• sympathetic nervous system
• parasympathetic system
• somatic nervous system
• cerebellum

Back

sympathetic nervous system

Front

Which part of the autonomic nervous system is active when relaxing?

Back

parasympathetic

Front

Does the somatic nervous system control breathing and the respiratory system?

Back

False

Front

Identify which part is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS): axons, sensory receptors, spinal cord, motor neurons.

Back

spinal cord

Front

What is the feeling called when most students feel nervous about giving a speech in front of the class?

Back

sympathetic