Nervous System Quiz

What is the main function of the central nervous system?

• To regulate body temperature.

• To process and coordinate information

• To produce hormones.

• To transport oxygen.

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body?

• peripheral nervous system

• autonomic nervous system

• somatic nervous system

• central nervous system

What are the two main divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

• central nervous system and autonomic nervous system

• sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system

• somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system

• sensory nervous system and motor nervous system

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

• parasympathetic division

• central division

• somatic division

• sympathetic division

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the rest-and-digest response?

• parasympathetic

• central nervous system

• somatic

• sympathetic

What are the main components of the central nervous system?

• heart and lungs

• liver and kidneys

• stomach and intestines

• brain and spinal cord

What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?

• The role of the sympathetic nervous system is to control voluntary movements.

• The role of the sympathetic nervous system is to promote relaxation and rest.

• The role of the sympathetic nervous system is to regulate digestion.

• The role of the sympathetic nervous system is to prepare the body for fight-or-flight response.

What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• Control fight or flight responses.

• Regulate sleep and wake cycles.

• Coordinate voluntary muscle movements.

• Regulate rest and digest functions

What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

• The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the rest-and-digest response, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response.

• The sympathetic nervous system is only found in animals, while the parasympathetic nervous system is found in both animals and plants.

• The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the rest-and-digest response.

• The sympathetic nervous system is controlled by the brain, while the parasympathetic nervous system is controlled by the spinal cord.