Central Nervous System Crash Course Quiz

What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To digest food

• To control most functions of the body and mind

• To support and move the skeletal system

Which two main parts make up the Central Nervous System?

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Stomach and Intestines

• Kidneys and Liver

What type of cells are primarily responsible for transmitting information throughout the Central Nervous System?

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Neurons

• Platelets

The brain is protected by the skull and three layers of membranes known as:

• The heart valves

• The meninges

• The ventricles

• The atria

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

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

The spinal cord is part of the Central Nervous System and functions mainly in:

• Producing red blood cells

• Transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body

• Filtering blood

• Storing memories

What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid in the CNS?

• To provide oxygen to the brain

• To digest food

• To protect the brain and spinal cord from injury

• To pump blood

The part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination is the:

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Amygdala

Which of the following is a function of the frontal lobe of the brain?

• Hearing

• Balance

• Decision making and problem solving

• Vision

The barrier that helps protect the brain by blocking harmful substances from entering is called the:

• Heart valve

• Blood-brain barrier

• Meningeal barrier

• Spinal shield