Nervous system Quiz

How can the nervous system be compared to a communication network?

• As a social media platform
• As a transportation system
• As a weather forecasting system
• As a complex network with neurons as messengers

What is the role of the nervous system in bodily functions?

• Filters waste from the blood
• Produces energy for the body
• Coordinates and controls all body functions
• Regulates body temperature

What is the function of the central nervous system?

• Regulates heart rate and digestion
• Processes information and coordinates responses
• Controls voluntary movements
• Transmits signals between CNS and body

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

• Receive signals from other neurons
• Transmit signals to other neurons
• Generate electrical impulses
• Release neurotransmitters

Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion?

• Peripheral nervous system
• Autonomic nervous system
• Somatic nervous system
• Central nervous system

How do neurons communicate with each other?

• Through physical touch
• Through light waves
• Through sound waves
• Through electrical and chemical signals

How does the nervous system help us perceive and respond to the environment?

• By filtering sensory information
• By regulating heart rate and blood pressure
• By transmitting signals between the brain and body
• By controlling breathing and digestion

What are the basic parts of a neuron?

• Cell body, dendrites, and axon
• Heart, lungs, and liver
• Stomach, intestines, and kidneys
• Brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Which division of the peripheral nervous system controls voluntary movements?

• Somatic nervous system
• Brain and spinal cord
• Autonomic nervous system
• Central nervous system

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Stomach and intestines
• Liver and kidneys
• Heart and lungs
• Brain and spinal cord