Nervous System Functioning

Nervous System Functioning

12th Grade

22 Qs

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Nervous System Functioning

Nervous System Functioning

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Social Studies, Science

12th Grade

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Anthony Freeman

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A major function of the spinal cord is to

protect the spinal column.

connect the brain and central nervous system.

initiate voluntary muscle movements.

connect the brain and peripheral nervous system.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are working quietly in the library when a friend sneaks up from behind and scares you, making your heart race. At this time, your _____ nervous system would be dominant.

parasympathetic

sympathetic

somatic

central

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sensory pathways carry information to the _____ and motor pathways carry information from the _____ .

somatic nervous system; peripheral nervous system

central nervous system; somatic nervous system

central nervous system; central nervous system

peripheral nervous system; peripheral nervous system

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A mosquito lands on your arm. You watch it carefully then move your hand to swat it. Your sensation and response are due to _____ activity.

spinal reflex

autonomic nervous system

somatic nervous system

parasympathetic nervous system

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Parkinson’s disease motor symptoms are most commonly associated with

an excessive amount of dopamine in motor pathways.

loss of dopamine as it travels along motor pathways.

overproduction of dopamine in the substantia nigra.

a depleted amount of dopamine in the substantia nigra.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sensory information is best described as _____ information.

afferent

efferent

internal

external

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The _____ nervous system automatically restores bodily systems to their normal level of functioning after the need for heightened activity has passed.

somatic

central

sympathetic

parasympathetic

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