Nervous System

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

• to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients

• to control the body's activities by relaying messages

• to control the body's movements

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Lower nervous systems

• Central and Peripheral nervous systems

• Lower and Cerebral nervous systems

• Central and Muscular nervous systems

A nerve cell is called a:

• neutron

• nerve

• neuron

• synapse

Axons are part of a neuron that send electrical signals ________ the cell body

• to

• away from

• in between

True or False: the cell body of a neuron has a nucleus.

• True

• False

The cerebellum is labeled as #...

• 1

• 2

• 3

The brain stem/medulla is labeled as #...

• 1

• 2

• 3

#1 is pointing to the...

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla

Which of the following is NOT a sense?

• hearing

• nose

• smell

• touch