The Nervous System - AP Psychology Unit 1

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

Which type of neuron carries signals from the body to the brain?

• Motor neurons

• Sensory neurons

• Interneurons

• Relay neurons

What is the primary function of the central nervous system?

• To transport blood

• To process information and control responses

• To digest food

• To exchange gases.

Which subsystem of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system is primarily responsible for: A) Processing sensory information B) Controlling voluntary movements C) Both A and B D) None of the above.

• Processing sensory information

• Controlling voluntary movements

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What type of signals does the brain use to communicate within itself and through the spinal cord?

• Chemical signals

• Electrochemical signals

• Thermal signals

• Magnetic signals

Where does the majority of sensory information sent through the CNS come from?

• Internal organs

• Body's extremities

• Brain

• Heart

Which section of the spinal cord is responsible for wrist movement?

• C4

• C5

• C6

• C7

What does the somatic nervous system enable?

• Involuntary muscle movement

• Voluntary muscle movement

• Automatic organ function

• Sensory signal reception

Which system is involved in the 'fight or flight' response?

• Somatic nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Sensory nervous system