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Understanding the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Quiz

Authored by Elizabeth Koerber

Biology

9th Grade

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Understanding the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Sympathetic

Parasympathetic

Autonomic

Somatic

Afferent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Central

Autonomic

Somatic

Peripheral

Regional

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Peripheral

Central

Somatic

Autonomic

Sympathetic

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Somatic

Central

Sympathetic

Parasympathetic

Spinal

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