Understanding the Nervous System: A Quiz

What do parietal cells in the stomach produce?

• Histamine

• Neurotransmitters

• Stomach acid

• Myelin

What does the CNS consist of?

• Nerves throughout the body

• Brain and spinal cord

• Skeletal muscle

• Digestive system

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

• Sleep/wake cycle

• Breathing regulation

• Balance and movement coordination

• Muscle contraction

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

• Muscle contraction

• Producing myelin

• Controlling the endocrine system

• Regulating breathing

Which system is responsible for the fight or flight response?

• Parasympathetic system

• Sympathetic system

• Central nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What does the sympathetic system trigger?

• Fight or flight response

• Neurotransmitter release

• Rest and digest

• Muscle contraction

What is the effect of the parasympathetic system?

• Promotes rest and digest

• Increases heart rate

• Stimulates fight or flight response

• Decreases digestion

What is the primary role of glial cells?

• Regulating heart rate

• Producing stomach acid

• Supporting neurons

• Muscle contraction

Which cells produce myelin?

• Parietal cells

• Mast cells

• Skeletal muscle cells

• Glial cells

What is the main function of dendrites?

• Produce cerebrospinal fluid

• Receive signals

• Insulate the axon

• Release neurotransmitters