Nervous System Quiz

Grace was studying for her biology exam and came across a question: What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To coordinate all activities of the body

• To digest food

• To pump blood

• To produce hormones

James and Emma are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question: What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral

• Brain and Heart

• Somatic and Autonomic

• Spinal Cord and Lungs

During a class discussion, Aiden asked which part of the brain is responsible for reasoning and thought. Can you help him?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

During a biology class, Evelyn asked, "What is the largest section of the brain?"

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Midbrain

• Medulla oblongata

During a biology class, Grace asked which section of the brain is responsible for muscle coordination and balance?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

During a biology class, Michael asked, 'What does the thalamus do?'

• Directs sensory impulses to the cerebrum

• Regulates autonomic nervous system functions

• Controls muscle tone

• Processes auditory information

During a biology class, Elijah asked which part of the brain controls heart and blood vessel function. Can you help him?

• Pons

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Midbrain

During a biology class, Scarlett asked, 'What is the role of the afferent spinal nerves?'

• Carrying information from the body to the brain

• Controlling muscle movements

• Regulating heart function

• Carrying information from the brain to the body

During a biology class, Benjamin asked, 'What is the function of the somatic nervous system?'

• Managing hormone production

• Controlling digestion

• Regulating heart rate

• Carrying motor and sensory information to and from the central nervous system

Henry is walking in the park when he suddenly sees a dog running towards him. What does the sympathetic nervous system do in this situation?

• Revs up the body in response to danger

• Calms the body after a threat

• Controls voluntary muscle movements

• Regulates sleep