Nervous System 6.1 - 6.3

What part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary body movements?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system (CNS)

• Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

What is the term used for the gap between two neurons?

• Myelin sheath

• Synapse

• Dendrite

• Axon

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and balance?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Medulla oblongata

What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump?

• To generate action potentials

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To create myelin sheath

• To maintain synaptic plasticity

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

• Dendrites

• Cell body

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

• To control voluntary muscle movements

• To process sensory information

• To regulate involuntary body functions

• To coordinate reflexes

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

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the main function of the frontal lobe of the brain?

• Processing visual information

• Coordinating voluntary movement

• Regulating decision making and problem-solving

• Interpreting auditory information

What type of cells support and protect neurons in the nervous system?

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Neuroglial cells

• White blood cells

Which part of the brain is involved in the regulation of temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

• Frontal lobe