Nervous System Test

What is the function of the nervous system?

• to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

• to protect the body from harm.

• to identify pain and begin healing.

• to break down food.

Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

• Brain

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Stomach

The basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system is a nerve cell. Nerve cells are also called-

• Osteocytes

• Dendrites

• Neurons

• Spinal Cords

What is the function of a nerve?

• To transport needed food around the body

• To remove waste from the bloodstream

• To carry messages (impulses) to and form the Central Nervous System

• All of the above

The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?

• Brain and Nerves

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal cord and Nerves

• Nerves and Neurons

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

• Brain

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Neurons

Which part of the brain controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• Diencephalon
• Frontal Lobe
• Brain Stem
• Cerebellum

What is the part highlighted in red?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem
• Diencephalon

This part is known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements.  

• Thalamus
• Reticular Formation
• Hypothalamus
• Cerebellum

Someone with a brain injury might experience:

• trouble moving

• trouble speaking

• trouble thinking and/or remembering

• all of the above