Nervous System Review

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To control and coordinate body functions.

• To protect the body.

• To identify pain and start healing.

• To break down food.

Identify all the organs of the nervous system:

• Brain

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Stomach

Which system controls all other body systems?

• Muscular System

• Excretory System

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

A single nerve cell sends messages to parts of the body or the brain.

• Brain

• Central Nervous System

• Neurons

• Spinal Cord

Which two organs does the Central Nervous System include?

• Brain and Nerves

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal Cord and Nerves

• Nerves and Neurons

The section of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary actions.

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• All of the above

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary actions.

• The somatic nervous system

• The immune system

• Autonomic nervous system

• The digestive system

Which of the following is NOT part of a neuron?

• dendrite
• axon
• myelin sheath
• medulla oblongata

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

• Consciousness
• sensory reception
• homeostatsis
• muscle coordination

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Cerebellum
• Cerebrum
• brain stem
• medulla oblongata