Nervous System Quiz

The main function of the nervous system

• send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to and from the body

• break down food to be used by the body

• remove wastes from the body

• all of these

These three parts work together to make up the Central Nervous System. They are the ________, ______, and _______.

• Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerves

• Heart, Lungs, Brain

• Cerebrum, Cerebral Cortex, Cerebellum

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

• gathers information

• processes information

• transmits information

• all of the above

A nerve cell that is specialized to transfer messages in the form of fast moving electrical energy

• neuron

• brain

• medulla

• cerebellum

What structure is grey in this picture?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

What is the part highlighted in red?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem
• Diencephalon

Which color is the BRAIN STEM?

• PINK

• PURPLE

• YELLOW

This part of the brain helps with balance and coordination by controlling how the the muscles work together.

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

This part of the brain is the center of conscious thought. It controls our voluntary muscle movements like running and talking as well as our senses (hearing and tasting).

• cerebrum

• brain stem

• cerebellum

Several important involuntary functions, such as breathing and heartbeat, digestion, and sleep are controlled by the

• Hippocampus

• cerebellum

• brain stem or medulla

• Cerebrum