Nervous System Quiz

Which layer of the meninges is the thickest, tough and called "tough mother"?

• Dura mater

• Arachnoid membrane

• Pia mater

• Epidural space

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the function of the cerebellum?

• Regulate body temperature

• Process auditory information

• Control voluntary movements

• Regulate heart rate

Which region of the brain is known for regulating emotions, fear, and stress?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

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

• Sympathetic division

• Parasympathetic division

• Somatic division

• Central division

What is one role of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Slows down heart rate

• Stimulates critical thinking

• Relaxes bronchi

• Increases blood pressure

Which part of the peripheral nervous system is under voluntary control?

• Somatic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

What is the function of the ventricular system in the brain?

• Regulate body temperature

• Hold cerebrospinal fluid

• Control heart rate

• Process visual information

Which section of the spinal cord innervates the hips and fronts of the legs?

• Cervical spinal cord

• Thoracic spinal cord

• Lumbar spinal cord

• Sacral spinal cord

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?

• Regulate body temperature

• Process visual information

• Control heart rate

• Hold cerebrospinal fluid