Exploring the Nervous System

The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems are part of the :

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central nervous system

• Limbic System

What is number 2?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• brain stem

• spinal cord

What are the two main components of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Brain and Peripheral Nerves

• Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

• Brain and Autonomic Nervous System

Which part of the Peripheral Nervous System is responsible for voluntary movements?

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

What is the primary function of neurons?

• To store energy

• To transmit electrical signals

• To produce hormones

• To protect the brain

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter?

• Insulin

• Dopamine

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

What is the role of synapses in the nervous system?

• To generate electrical impulses

• To connect neurons and facilitate communication

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To protect neurons from damage

Which hormone is primarily associated with the "fight or flight" response?

• Serotonin

• Melatonin

• Adrenaline

• Oxytocin

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla Oblongata

• Hypothalamus

What is the function of the myelin sheath in neurons?

• To slow down nerve impulses

• To insulate axons and speed up signal transmission

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To connect neurons to blood vessels