Nervous system structure

Henry is studying for his psychology exam and wants to know which components are part of the central nervous system. Which should he focus on?

• Brain, spinal cord

• Somatic, autonomic

• Sensory, motor

• Sympathetic, parasympathetic

Abigail is studying the human nervous system for her psychology class. She wants to know: What are the divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

• Brain, spinal cord

• Somatic, autonomic

• Sensory, motor

• Sympathetic, parasympathetic

Michael is learning about the structural organisation of the nervous system. He wants to know which part of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for controlling automatic functions like heart rate and digestion. Which of the following is a role of the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system?

• Sensory, motor

• Brain, spinal cord

• Sympathetic, parasympathetic

• Somatic, autonomic

Aria touches a hot stove and quickly pulls her hand away. Which functions of the somatic division of the peripheral nervous system are involved in this action?

• Sympathetic, parasympathetic

• Sensory, motor

• Brain, spinal cord

• Somatic, autonomic

Jackson is studying how the body processes information and controls most functions of the body and mind. Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for this?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Heart

• Lungs

Abigail accidentally touches a hot stove and quickly pulls her hand away. What part of her body is mainly responsible for transmitting signals between her brain and her hand in this situation?

• To pump blood

• To transmit signals between the brain and the body

• To digest food

• To filter waste

While walking home at night, Mia hears a sudden loud noise behind her. Which term describes the body's automatic response to a perceived threat?

• Rest and digest

• Fight or flight

• Sleep and recover

• Eat and sleep

After a stressful day at work, Sophia comes home, takes a deep breath, and feels her body start to relax and recover. What is the term for this state?

• Fight or flight

• Rest and digest

• Alert and active

• Work and play

Nora is studying for her psychology exam and comes across a question asking about the main 2 systems that make up the nervous system. Which two should she choose?

• CNS and PNS

• CNS and ANS

• PNS and SNS

• ANS and SNS

Lily is studying for her biology test and wants to remember the two main components of the CNS. Which of the following pairs should she write in her notes?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Brain and nerves

• Spinal cord and nerves

• Brain and muscles