Nervous System Hour 1

Which part of the neuron is labeled A?

• cell body
• axon
• dendrite
• synapse

Which part of the neuron is labeled B?

• cell body
• dendrite
• axon
• synapse

What is the role of the endocrine system in the body?

• gets rid of wastes that the body produces
• uses electrical signals to control body functions
• uses chemical messages to control body functions
• gets rid of bacteria and viruses that invade the body

Which part of the nervous system connects what you hear to the brain?

• retina
• cochlea
• papillae
• olfactory cell

Which type of neuron sends messages to your muscle cells?

• sensory neuron
• interneuron       
• motor neuron
• central neuron

The _____ of a neuron receive messages from other cells.

• axon      
• dendrite
• cell body
• axon terminal

Which part of the brain is responsible for heartbeat and breathing?

• cerebrum
• cerebellum
• brain stem
• spinal cord

What two body parts make up the central nervous system?

• brain and nerves
• brain and spinal cord
• nerves and spinal cord
• neurons and spinal cord

Which part of the brain is labeled 1?

• cerebrum
• cerebellum
• brain stem
• thunkalator

Which part of the brain is labeled 2?

• cerebrum
• cerebellum
• brain stem
• thunkalator