Quiz on the Nervous System

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Cerebrum and Cerebellum

• Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System

• Brain and Spinal Cord

Which layer of the meninges is the outermost?

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Durameter

• Arachnoid mater

• Pia mater

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

• Vision

• Motor coordination

• Language comprehension

• Emotional regulation

Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?

• Optic

• Oculomotor

• Olfactory

• Trigeminal

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in total?

• 24

• 42

• 12

• 31

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

• Taste sensation

• Vision

• Hearing

• Motor function

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature?

• Brain stem

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

What type of fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord?

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Synovial fluid

• Interstitial fluid

• Lymphatic fluid

Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?

• Control of cardiac muscle

• Regulation of smooth muscle

• Control of secretory glands

• Control of skeletal muscles

What is the type of neuron that stimulate the first reflex when someone touch a hot or sharp surface?

• Motor neuron

• Inter neuron

• Sensory neuron

• Neurotransmitter