Nervous System Quiz

The human nervous system is made up of billions of cells called _____________________.

• neurons

• glial cells

• astrocytes

• oligodendrocytes

The nervous system is divided into two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). (a) The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the:

• Brain and spinal cord

• Nerves and ganglia

• Sensory receptors

• Muscles and joints

The role of peripheral nervous system (PNS) is:

• To process information in the brain

• To connect the central nervous system to limbs and organs

• To regulate hormones

• To control voluntary movements

Name the three main parts of the brain.

• Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem

• Cerebrum, Medulla, Spinal Cord

• Cerebellum, Brainstem, Spinal Cord

• Cerebrum, Brainstem, Medulla

The band of nerve fibres that connect the two hemispheres of the brain is called:

• Corpus Callosum

• Cerebral Cortex

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

The right hemisphere controls the right side of the body.

• True

• False

The part of the brain that coordinates muscular movements with sensory information and helps maintain your body’s sense of balance is the:

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• thalamus

The brain controls actions that you choose to do. Which of the following are examples of voluntary actions?

• Breathing

• Walking

• Digesting food

• Typing on a keyboard

The brain also automatically controls actions without being told. Which of the following are examples of involuntary actions?

• Breathing and heartbeat

• Walking and talking

• Eating and drinking

• Reading and writing

Neurons send messages across the body. Which of the following are the three basic parts of a neuron?

• Dendrites, Axon, Cell Body

• Nucleus, Mitochondria, Ribosome

• Synapse, Myelin Sheath, Node of Ranvier

• Cytoplasm, Golgi Apparatus, Endoplasmic Reticulum