Nervous System Overview Quiz

What is the function of parietal cells in the stomach?

• Produce stomach acid

• Produce insulin

• Produce saliva

• Produce bile

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle cells?

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing hormones

• Digesting food

• Muscle contraction

What is the main division of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord?

• Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

• Central nervous system (CNS)

• Somatic nervous system (SNS)

• Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?

• Speech production

• Memory storage

• Balance and movement coordination

• Visual processing

Which part of the brain is involved in alertness and the sleep/wake cycle?

• Hindbrain

• Midbrain

• Forebrain

• Cerebellum

Which system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

• Sympathetic system

• Parasympathetic system

• Somatic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

What is the main function of glial cells in the nervous system?

• Storing energy

• Regulating blood pressure

• Producing hormones

• Supporting neurons

What is the resting potential of a neuron compared to its surroundings?

• More positive

• More negative

• Neutral

• Equal

What happens during depolarization in an action potential?

• The electric charge becomes more negative

• The neuron stops firing

• The neuron becomes inactive

• The electric charge becomes more positive

What is the role of neurotransmitters in neuronal communication?

• Signal transmission between neurons

• Storing memories

• Regulating heart rate

• Producing energy