Nervous System Quiz

Match the following

• Central Nervous System

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• Peripheral Nervous System

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• Brain

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A nerve cell that carries information back and forth from the enviornment and the central nervous system is a ______?

• reflex

• gland

• medulla

• neuron

Which of the following parts of teh brain controls the body's positioning and balance?

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Spinal Cord

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and (a)   .

The (a)   , or involuntary nervous system controls actions such as hear rate and digestion that occurs without you having to think about it.

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The (a)   , or voluntary nervous system controls voluntary action and reflexes.

What are the main parts of the central nervous system?

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Both the brain and spinal cord are protected by what other BODY SYSTEM?

Breathing can be considered voluntary and involuntary. Explain why.

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