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Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System

Authored by Wilmarie Busher-Betancourt

Biology

9th Grade

NGSS covered

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Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient exhibits increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and sweating after a panic attack. Which part of the PNS is responsible?

Sympathetic Division

Parasympathetic Division

Somatic Division

Diencephalon

Broca’s Area

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient’s digestive system increases its activity while resting. Which division is activated?

Sympathetic Nervous System

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Somatic Nervous System

Sensory (Afferent) Division

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of neurons are involved when a patient voluntarily lifts an object?

Sensory Neurons

Autonomic Neurons

Motor Neurons in the Somatic System

Visual Association Neurons

Olfactory Neurons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient experiences rapid changes in blood pressure and body temperature. Which nervous system division is likely involved?

Central Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Somatic Nervous System

Enteric Nervous System

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the PNS is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" activities?

Sympathetic Division

Parasympathetic Division

Somatic Division

Central Nervous System

Limbic System

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient is able to feel the texture of an object. Which type of neurons are responsible for this sensation?

Motor Neurons

Autonomic Neurons

Sensory Neurons

Interneurons

Efferent Neurons

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which division of the PNS is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?

Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Somatic Nervous System

Enteric Nervous System

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