Nervous System Intro

Nerve Cells are also called:

• Capillaries
• Axons
• Neurons
• NeoCortex

True or False? The Autonomic System controls voluntary actions?

• True
• False

The part of the neuron that receives signals is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

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The part of the neuron that conducts action potentials (sends them to the next neuron) is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Appetite
• Cell Body

What is the main control center of the body that contains the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral nervous system
• Central nervous system
• Autonomic nervous system
• Somatic nervous system

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The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is mainly divided into 2 main systems. These are the

• somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system
• the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System 
• Marvel and DC
• Cerebrum and Cerebellum

What are the main two parts of the CNS (central nervous system)?

• Brain and Skull
• Brain and Spinal Cord
• Spinal Cord and Nerves
• Nerve Cells and Nerve Endings

Neurons that send information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and other systems are called

• Sensory Neurons
• Motor Neurons
• Interneurons

Neurons that send information from the environment to the brain are called __________________

• Sensory Neurons
• Motor Neurons
• Interneurons

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Your getting ready to compete in the biggest competition in your life! You are nervous and excited. Which part of your nervous system prepares you??

• Sympathetic

• Parasympathetic