Quiz on the Nervous System

Which is not part of the central nervous system?

• brain

• spinal cord

• backbone

• All of the above are part of the central nervous system.

What is included in the peripheral nervous system?

• somatic and autonomic nervous systems

• brain and spinal cord

• spinal cord and nerves to the body

• brain and nerves to the body

Which of the following sends and receives messages from the autonomic nervous system?

• tongue

• eyes

• heart

• ears

Which is not part of the central nervous system?

• brain

• spinal cord

• backbone

• All of the above are part of the central nervous system.

What is included in the peripheral nervous system?

• somatic and autonomic nervous systems

• brain and spinal cord

• spinal cord and nerves to the body

• brain and nerves to the body

Which of the following sends and receives messages from the autonomic nervous system?

• tongue

• eyes

• heart

• ears

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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling hunger and thirst?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

• frontal lobe

Messages are carried to and from the ___ and ___ nervous systems through the neurons.

• central

• peripheral

What is included in the peripheral nervous system?

• somatic and autonomic nervous systems

• brain and spinal cord

• spinal cord and nerves to the body

Which of the following sends and receives messages from the autonomic nervous system?

• tongue

• eyes

• heart