MMS-Chapter 13/Lesson 2 Quiz

What effect can alcohol use have on the nervous system?

• Alcohol has no effect on the nervous system.

• The effects of alcohol on the nervous system are always minor and always temporary.

• Alcohol can harm or even permanently damage the nervous system.

• We don't yet know whether or not alcohol affect the nervous system.

What is one way you can take care of your nervous system?

• Don't wear protective gear when playing sports so you can move faster.

• Do physical activities alone, so you won't be distracted by someone else.

• Wear protective gear when participating in sports and other physical activities.

• Don't worry about getting hurt when participating in sports, and just concentrate on what you're doing.

The central nervous system______________.

• the system of the nerves that connects the brain to the heart

• includes nerves that connect to the skin

• includes the brain and spinal cord

• is the system of nerves that connects the spinal cord to all parts of the body

Which part of the brain controls thinking and speech?

• the cerebrum

• the brain stem

• the cerebellum

• the medulla

The peripheral nervous system ____________________.

• connect the brain and the spinal cord

• carries messages between different parts of the brain

• carries messages between the central nervous system and the rest of the body

• is the largest portion of the brain and controls the senses and movement of the muscles

What is the most common cause of nervous system problems among teens?

• a blow to the head

• spinal cord injuries from accidents

• a pinched nerve

• meningitis

This disorder damages the outer parts of some nerves.

• cerebral palsy

• Parkinson's disease

• multiple sclerosis

• epilepsy

This is a disease of the nervous system that is either inherited or caused by brain damage.

• cerebral palsy

• multiple sclerosis

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

This disease often affects older adults and harms the brain and causes loss of memory.

• multiple sclerosis

• cerebral palsy

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

This brain disorder causes shaking and stiffness of the arms and legs.

• multiple sclerosis

• cerebral palsy

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease