Divisions of the Nervous System
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Other Sciences
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11th - 12th Grade
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Samantha Belvini
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This quiz comprehensively covers the divisions of the nervous system, a fundamental topic in high school biology appropriate for grades 11-12. Students must demonstrate mastery of the structural organization of the nervous system, distinguishing between the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerves and sensory receptors). The questions assess understanding of functional classifications within the peripheral nervous system, including the somatic versus autonomic divisions, and the sympathetic versus parasympathetic subdivisions of the autonomic system. Students need to grasp the directional flow of neural information through afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) pathways, understand the physiological responses controlled by different nervous system divisions, and apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios like fight-or-flight responses. The quiz also tests knowledge of reflexes and the ability to analyze behavioral responses in context, requiring students to connect anatomical structures with their physiological functions. Created by Samantha Belvini, an Other Sciences teacher in US who teaches grade 11-12. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating student comprehension of nervous system organization and function, whether used as a formative assessment during instruction, a review activity before exams, or homework to reinforce classroom learning. The variety of question formats, from straightforward identification to scenario-based application problems, allows teachers to gauge both factual recall and conceptual understanding. Students can use this quiz for self-assessment and test preparation, while teachers can identify areas where additional instruction may be needed. The content aligns with NGSS HS-LS1-3 (structure and function relationships in biological systems) and supports state biology standards focusing on human body systems, neural communication, and homeostatic regulation.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main organs of the Central Nervous System?
Brain & Chest
Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves
Brain & Spinal Cord
Heart & Brain
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Afferent nerves are called
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Motor nerves are called
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
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