Nervous System Review

What is the function of the Nervous System?

• It is responsible for movement.

• It gathers, processes, and responds to information.

• It circulates blood throughout the body.

• It aids in digestion of food.

What are Neurons?

• The building blocks of muscles.

• Cells that produce hormones.

• Basic functioning units of the nervous system.

• Parts of the skeletal system.

What part of a neuron receives a signal?

• Axon

• Nucleus

• Dendrites

• Synapse

What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

• It pumps blood to the nervous system.

• It is the control center that receives information, processes it, and sends out a response.

• It filters toxins from the nervous system.

• It stores energy for neuron function.

What are the two main parts of the nervous system ?

• Brain and Heart

• Spinal cord and Muscles

• Central nervous system (CNS) and Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

• Neuron and Nerve endings

what is the term used for the cells that make up the nervous system?

• Muscle cells

• Neuron

• Red blood cells

• Epithelial cells

Into how many regions is the brain divided?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is included in the forebrain?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Medulla

• Pons

What are some functions of the cerebrum?

• Regulating heart rate

• Controlling reflex actions

• Processing sensory information

• Regulating temperature

Which structures are also included in the forebrain besides the cerebrum?

• Amygdala and hippocampus

• Thalamus and hypothalamus

• Pons and medulla

• Cerebellum and brainstem