Nervous System Quiz

What are the two general regions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Somatic and Autonomic

• Hindbrain and Forebrain

Which part of the brain is involved in balance and movement coordination?

• Medulla

• Pons

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

What is the function of the midbrain?

• Coordination of signals with the rest of the brain

• Alertness and sleep/wake cycle

• Balance and movement coordination

• Regulation of breathing

Which system is involved in the quick fight or flight response?

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

What is the main function of glial cells in the nervous system?

• Production of neurotransmitters

• Supporting and maintaining neurons

• Insulation of the axon

• Regulation of breathing

What is the function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• Insulation of the axon

• Production of myelin

• Communication between neurons

• Regulation of heart rate

Which part of the nervous system is involved in voluntary actions under conscious control?

• Central Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

What is the main function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

• Rest and digest

• Quick fight or flight response

• Motor functions of skeletal muscle

• Alertness and sleep/wake cycle

What is the main function of the cerebellum in the brain?

• Alertness and sleep/wake cycle

• Balance and movement coordination

• Coordination of signals with the rest of the brain

• Regulation of breathing

What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system in the body?

• Regulation of heart rate

• Rest and digest

• Motor functions of skeletal muscle

• Balance and movement coordination