Nervous System Quiz

Which of the following structures make up the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• A) Brain and spinal cord

• B) Nerves and ganglia

• C) Heart and lungs

• D) Muscles and bones

What is the primary role of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

• A) To interpret sensory information

• B) To connect the CNS with the rest of the body

• C) To store memories

• D) To produce hormones

Which type of neuron is responsible for transmitting sensory information to the CNS?

• A) Motor Neurons

• B) Sensory Neurons

• C) Efferent Neurons

• D) Interneurons

Motor neurons primarily carry signals from the CNS to which of the following?

• A) Blood vessels

• B) Sensory receptors

• C) Muscles and glands

• D) The brain

Afferent nerves are also known as:

• A) Motor nerves

• B) Sensory nerves

• C) Autonomic nerves

• D) Somatic nerves

Efferent nerves are responsible for:

• A) Carrying sensory information to the brain

• B) Detecting changes in temperature

• C) Transmitting signals from the brain to muscles and glands

• D) Monitoring blood pressure

Which of the following is a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?

• A) Controls voluntary muscle movements

• B) Regulates involuntary functions, such as heart rate and digestion

• C) Only functions during stress

• D) Monitors conscious thought processes

The somatic nervous system primarily controls:

• A) Involuntary muscle activity

• B) Sensory information processing

• C) Voluntary skeletal muscle movement

• D) Internal organs

The parasympathetic nervous system is often referred to as the '_____'' system.

• A) Fight or flight

• B) Rest and digest

• C) High-alert

• D) Emergency response

Which part of the autonomic nervous system is activated during a 'fight or flight' response?

• A) Parasympathetic nervous system

• B) Sympathetic nervous system

• C) Somatic nervous system

• D) Central nervous system