Central Nervous System Quiz

The largest part of the brain that is divided into left and right hemispheres.

• Parietal lobe

• Ventricle

• Cerebrum

• Spinal cord

• Brainstem

Includes the medulla oblongata, midbrain, and pons.

• Parietal lobe

• Ventricle

• Cerebrum

• Spinal cord

• Brainstem

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

What structure insulates the nerve impulse along the axon?

• axon terminal

• meninges

• myelin sheath

• choroid plexus

Which processing units in humans transmit and receive electricochemical signals throughout the body?

• veins

• lymphocytes

• neurons

• nephrons

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

main organ of the nervous system. protected by the skull, and made of neurons, it is the control center for all actions, thoughts and emotions.

• brain
• spinal cord 
• nerves
• heart

What is the difference between "Gray Matter" and "White Matter?"

• Gray matter is responsible for processing and interpreting information, white matter transmits that information to other parts of the nervous system

• Gray matter regulates body temperatures and heartbeat, white matters consists of neurons that send signals

• Gray matter controls vision and hearing, white matter controls taste and touch sensations

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary muscle movement?

• the Cerebellum

• the Cerebrum

• the Brain Stem

• the Cerebral Cortex

Which part of the brainstem is located where the brain meets the spinal cord and regulates breathing, heart rhythm, and blood flow

• Medulla Oblongata

• Pons

• Midbreain

• Cerebral Cortex