Nervous System Quiz 6th Grade

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Brain and Heart

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Muscular System and Skeletal System

• Digestive System and Endocrine System

What type of cell is known for making stomach acid?

• Neuron

• Mast cell

• Parietal cell

• Glial cell

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

• Cerebrum

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Pons

The action potential allows neurons to communicate quickly. What is the typical speed of this communication?

• Less than 5 seconds

• Less than 20 milliseconds

• Less than 2 milliseconds

• Less than 1 second

What does the somatic nervous system control?

• Involuntary actions

• Skeletal muscle movements

• Digestive processes

• Heart rate

What is the function of glial cells in the nervous system?

• They only support neurons.

• They are involved in memory storage.

• They help maintain chemical balance and support neurons.

• They only carry signals.

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

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

What happens during depolarization in a neuron?

• The neuron becomes more negative.

• Sodium ions (Na+) flood into the neuron.

• The action potential stops.

• Potassium ions (K+) are released.

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the synapse communication?

• Glucose

• Histamine

• Neurotransmitters

• Calcium

What is the resting potential of a neuron typically around?

• 0 mv

• -70 mv

• +30 mv

• -50 mv

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5