Nervous System Quiz

What are the main components of the nervous system?

• muscles, bones, and skin

• heart, lungs, and liver

• stomach, intestines, and kidneys

• brain, spinal cord, and nerves

What is the function of the cerebellum in the central nervous system?

• Coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture

• Filtering waste products from the blood

• Controlling digestion

• Regulating body temperature

Describe the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system.

• It regulates body temperature

• It helps in digestion of food

• It is responsible for producing hormones

• It serves as a pathway for nerve signals and plays a role in reflex actions.

What are the main parts of the central nervous system?

• Stomach and intestines

• Liver and kidneys

• Heart and lungs

• Brain and spinal cord

Explain the function of the brain in the nervous system.

• It processes information, makes decisions, and coordinates the body's functions.

• It produces hormones

• It regulates body temperature

• It controls the digestive system

How does the central nervous system communicate with the rest of the body?

• Through the circulatory system

• Through the network of nerves

• Through the digestive system

• Through the skeletal system

The right side of the brain controls the movement of the

• eyes and facial muscles.

• left side of the body.

• legs and abdomen.

• right side of the body.

What is a stroke?

• Blocked blood vessel

• Bleeding in the brain from a blood vessel

• Loss of oxygen to part of the brain

• All of the above

NEUROPLASTICITY is the ability of the brain to change continuously throughout an individual's life

• True

• False

What are the ridges on the cerebrum called?

• Gyri

• Sulci

• Fissure

• White matter