Nervous System Review

Front

What are the two main components found in the central nervous system?

Back

brain/spinal cord

Front

Lily and Charlotte are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing the two major branches of the nervous system. Hannah, who is also studying with them, suggests that they are...

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.

Back

Brain

Front

Who is correct about the function of the nervous system: Daniel thinks it's to provide nutrients for the body, Grace thinks it's to send and receive messages, Abigail thinks it's to circulate oxygen to cells, and their teacher thinks it's to remove carbon dioxide from blood?

Back

Grace thinks it's to send and receive messages.

Front

What are the three (3) 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:

Back

sympathetic nervous system

Front

Evelyn, Abigail, and Ava are studying for their biology exam. They learn that the _____ part of the autonomic nervous system is active when they are relaxing after their study session.

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parasympathetic

Front

Is it true or false that the somatic nervous system's job is to control breathing and the respiratory system?

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False

Front

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

Back

spinal cord

Front

Aria is about to give a speech in front of the class. Most students would feel this way in her situation. What is the feeling called?

Back

sympathetic