Divisions of the Nervous System

Divisions of the Nervous System

Divisions Of Nervous System:

• Central Nervous System: made

up of brain and spinal cord

• Peripheral Nervous System:

consists of cranial and spinal
nerves

• Autonomic Nervous System: part

of the peripheral nervous system
that controls involuntary
functions such as heart and
smooth muscle

• Somatic Nervous System: part of

peripheral nervous system that
controls voluntary movement via
skeletal muscle

Multiple Choice

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:

• autonomic nervous system.

• peripheral nervous system.

• central nervous system

• cranial nerves.

Multiple Choice

Anna is recovering from a fight with Arianne. Anna’s breathing is slowing down, her pulse is slowing, and she is fatigued. What part of the nervous system is responsible for these changes?

• parasympathetic

• cranial nerves

• spinal nerves

• sympathetic

Multiple Choice

The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:

• autonomic nervous system.

• peripheral nervous system.

• central nervous system

• cranial nerve.

Multiple Choice

Jamie experienced tachycardia and dry mouth while getting off a fast roller-coaster ride. Which nervous system structures were most likely activated?

• autonomic nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

• central nervous system

• cerebral ventricles

Multiple Choice

Luke is driving home one evening when two deer run out of the woods in front of his car. Luke slams on the brakes to avoid hitting the deer. Luke feels his heart rate increase and his hands become very sweaty. Which part of the autonomic nervous system has been activated?

• central

• parasympathetic

• peripheral

• sympathetic

Multiple Choice

Michael got into a fight with Andre over his girlfriend. Michael’s heart rate increased, his palms got sweaty, and he felt a surge of energy. What part of the nervous system was responsible for these changes?

• parasympathetic

• cranial nerves

• spinal nerves

• sympathetic

Multiple Choice

Melissa sustained an injury while riding her horse. She experienced tingling and burning sensations on her lower extremities. What part of her nervous system was damaged?

• autonomic

• central

• peripheral

• sympathetic

Multiple Choice

Dr. Brown is checking Ashley’s patellar tendon reflex. What part of the nervous system is Dr. Brown assessing?

• parasympathetic

• cranial nerves

• spinal nerves

• sympathetic