Nervous System Quiz

What are the two main divisions of the Nervous System?

• Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

• Central Nervous System (CNS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• Somatic Nervous System (SNS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

What is the primary function of the Nervous System?

• Enables us to communicate with and react to the environment

• Controls the digestive system

• Regulates blood circulation

• Maintains body temperature

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) consist of?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Brain and nerves

• Spinal cord and nerves

• Brain and muscles

What protects the brain and spinal cord?

• Cranium and vertebrae

• Ribs and pelvis

• Skull and ribs

• Pelvis and cranium

What is the role of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)?

• Cushions the brain and spinal cord and allows the brain to float above the rough bones of the cranium

• Transmits nerve impulses

• Provides nutrients to the brain

• Regulates body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Central Nervous System?

• Brain

• Spinal Cord

• Sensory Nerves

• Motor Nerves

What are nerves made up of?

• Axon bulbs

• Neurons

• Dendrites

• Nuclei

Which part of a neuron receives signals?

• Axon

• Cell body

• Dendrites

• Axon bulb

What is the function of an axon in a neuron?

• Receives signals

• Contains the nucleus

• Conducts the signal (nerve impulse)

• Branches at the end

What must a signal pass through to continue to the next neuron?

• Axon

• Synapse

• Dendrite

• Neurotransmitter