Nervous System Quiz

A bundle of nerves that begins at the brain stem and continues down the center of your back through the vertebrae (spine). 

• spinal cord
• peripheral nerves
• brain
• stomach

Which structure in humans transmit electrical messages?

• veins

• lymphocytes

• neurons

• nephrons

The brain and the spinal cord are a part of which division of the nervous system?

• Central

• Peripheral

• The

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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What is the main function of the nervous system?

• Its  where messages are sent to & from the brain 
• It circulates blood
• It helps give the body energy
• It creates bile

 Which neuron carries nerve impulses from tissues and organs to the spinal cord and brain? 

• sensory neurons
• motor neurons 
• interneurons 
• impulse neurons 

Which section of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements, balance and posture, and muscle tone?

• Cerebellum

• “Diencephalon

• Brain stem

• Cerebrum

Which section of the brain is concerned with reasoning?

• Brain stem”

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum”

• Diencephalon

What is another name for a nerve cell?

• Synapse” Answer — “” “” “”

• Neuron

• Axon

• Dendrite

Anything that causes you to respond is ....

• a response.
• a stimuli.
• a reaction.
• an interpretation.

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