Understanding the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Quiz

The two largest divisions of the nervous system are the

• parasympathetic and sympathetic.

• central and peripheral.

• afferent and efferent.

• autonomic and somatic.

• somatic and sympathetic.

Which of the following is NOT true of reflexes?

• They are automatic and do not require consciousness.

• Many, like the "pull away your hand" or "jerk your knee" reaction, originate in the spinal cord.

• Most occur before you even think about it.

• They originate in the brain and are voluntary.

• Many are evolved reactions meant to keep the body safe.

Which of the following divisions of the nervous system controls voluntary behaviors?

• Sympathetic

• Parasympathetic

• Autonomic

• Somatic

• Afferent

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems together make up which division of the nervous system?

• Central

• Autonomic

• Somatic

• Peripheral

• Regional

Afferent neurons are primarily responsible for which of the following?

• Moving voluntary muscle.

• Activating the fight or flight response.

• Bringing sensory information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system.

• Maintaining the rest or digest response.

• Keeping the heart beating.

The brain and the spinal cord make up which of the following divisions of the nervous system?

• Peripheral

• Central

• Somatic

• Autonomic

• Sympathetic

"Fight or flight" is mostly associated with which subdivision of the nervous system?

• Somatic

• Central

• Sympathetic

• Parasympathetic

• Spinal

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

What is the part highlighted in red?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem
• Diencephalon

Identify the lobe of the brain that is highlighted.  

• frontal
• temporal
• occipital
• parietal