Nervous System Quiz

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

• It acts as a shock absorber for the vertebrae.”

• “It carries messages to and from the brain and the nerves that go to the muscles and glands.” “ “

• It carries nutrients to the central nervous system and helps to remove wastes.”

• It interprets, organizes, and stores information.”

What is the purpose of the vertebrae?

• To pump cerebrospinal fluid”

• To control reflex actions”

• “To control posture”

• To protect the spinal cord”

Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for action in an emergency?

• Parasympathetic system”

• Sympathetic system

What is another name for a nerve cell?

• Synapse” Answer — “” “” “”

• Neuron

• Axon

• Dendrite

Which activities of the body are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

• “Involuntary”

• “Voluntary

• All of the above

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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

• Sympathetic
• Parasympathetic
• Autonomic
• Peripheral

A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

• myelin sheath
• neurotransmitter
• axon
• axon terminal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.

• Axon 
• Dendrite
• Myelin Sheath
• Axon Terminal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which is the correct sequence in the transmission of a neural impulse?

• axon, dendrite, cell body, synapse
• dendrite, axon, cell body, synapse
• synapse, axon, dendrite, cell body
• dendrite, cell body, axon, synapse