Livestock Nervous Systems

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems

• Motor and Sensory Systems

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• Processes and interprets sensory information

• Controls motor functions, reflexes, and body systems

• Includes the brain and spinal cord

• Carries sensory input to the CNS and motor commands from the CNS to muscles

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organs are a part of the CNS?

• Heart and lungs
• Liver and kidneys
• Brain and spinal cord
• Stomach and intestines

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System?

• To process sensory information from the environment.
• To connect the Central Nervous System to the rest of the body, enabling communication and coordination.

• To regulate hormonal responses in the body.
• To control involuntary muscle movements.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the brain and spinal cord is/are correct?

• The brain is responsible for voluntary movement and emotion.

• The spinal cord transmits nerve signals and controls reflexes.

• The spinal cord is the center for thought and memory.

• The brain controls only involuntary actions.

Match

Match the following

• Somatic Systems

• Autonomic Systems

• Cognitive Systems

Involve voluntary control of body movements.

Regulate involuntary bodily functions.

Responsible for mental processes.

• Involve voluntary control of body movements.

• Regulate involuntary bodily functions.

• Responsible for mental processes.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand species differences in reflexes when handling animals?

• It is important to ensure safety and effective handling techniques.
• Species differences in reflexes are irrelevant to animal behavior.
• Understanding reflexes is only important for wild animals.
• All animals have the same reflexes regardless of species.