brain and nervous system
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the role of neurons of the brain?
Neurons control movement of muscles.
Neurons process and interpret information received by other neurons.
Neurons regulate the digestive system.
Neurons detect external stimuli and transmit that information to the central nervous system.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the role of sensory neurons?
Sensory neurons regulate the digestive system.
Sensory neurons process and interpret information received by other neurons.
Sensory neurons detect external stimuli and transmit that information to the central nervous system.
Sensory neurons control movement of muscles.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which structure is found within the peripheral nervous system?
nerves in the skin
nerves in the spinal cord
neurons in the brain
nerves in the skin
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The _____________ nervous system contains neurons that detect changes in the environment, while the ______________ nervous system contains neurons that interpret changes and stimulate responses.
Peripheral; central
neither
Central; peripheral
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which labeled structure receives an external stimulus from outside the body or another neuron?
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nervous system is composed of cells, tissues, and organs. Which is a cell of the nervous system?
brain
ganglion
neurons
spinal cord
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which brain function might be directly affected from an injury to the frontal lobe?
Decision-making, problem solving
Processing visual (sight) input from the eyes
Processing auditory (sound) input from the ears
Recognizing faces
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