Crash Course: The Nervous System Quiz

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells

• To remove waste products from the body

• To control and communicate information throughout the body

• To provide structural support to the body

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for processing information received through the senses?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Neurons communicate with each other through:

• Blood

• Electrical impulses

• Direct contact

• Hormones

What is the role of the myelin sheath?

• To slow down the transmission of nerve impulses

• To protect and insulate axons

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To absorb shock

Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary movements and complex thinking tasks?

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

The autonomic nervous system does NOT directly control:

• Heart rate

• Breathing rate

• Skeletal muscle contraction

• Digestion

What is a synapse?

• A type of neuron

• The gap between two neurons

• A part of the brain

• A nerve impulse

Which of the following is a function of the spinal cord?

• To produce hormones

• To serve as the main communication link between the brain and the rest of the body

• To filter blood

• To store memories

What are neurotransmitters?

• Cells that protect the nervous system

• Chemicals that transmit messages across a synapse

• Parts of the neuron that receive signals

• Electrical impulses within neurons

Which part of the peripheral nervous system is involved in preparing the body for stress-related activities?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System