The Nervous System Quiz

What are the three main components of the nervous system?

• Central, Peripheral, Autonomic

• Cranial, Spinal, Autonomic

• Central, Peripheral, Somatic

• Cerebrum, Brain stem, Cerebellum

What is the building unit of the nervous system?

• Neuron

• Processes

• Cell body

• Meninges

Which part of the nervous system is protected by bones and bathed in CSF?

• Brain stem

• Central nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

What are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord called?

• Processes, Cell body, Neuron

• Grey matter, White matter, Nerve fibers

• Cerebrum, Brain stem, Cerebellum

• Pia, Arachnoid, Dura

Which part of the brain is formed of two cerebral hemispheres?

• Brain stem

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Spinal cord

What is the outer layer of the spinal cord made of?

• Meninges

• White matter

• Grey matter

• Processes

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the peripheral nervous system?

• 8

• 5

• 12

• 31

Which part of the spinal nerve is connected to the spinal cord for motor functions?

• Rami

• Spinal nerve trunk

• Posterior root

• Anterior root

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

• Control of emotions

• Control of sensory functions

• Control of smooth muscles, heart, and glands

• Control of voluntary muscles

Which nervous system component is active during sleep and relaxation time?

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system