Nervous System Quiz

The main difference between the autonomic and the somatic nervous system is that the autonomic nervous system controls voluntary movements while the somatic nervous system controls involuntary movement.

• True

• False

Afferent nerve fibers carry information in which direction?

• From the brain to the body

• From the body to the brain

• Within the central nervous system

• None of the above

Place the following events in order to describe the pathway involved in touching a hot stove:

• 
  The brain processes the sensation of heat and pain.

• 
  Your hand moves away from the stove.

• A motor signal is sent to your muscles to pull your hand away.

• 
  Sensory neurons carry the heat signal to the spinal cord.

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Which type of glial cell is responsible for producing myelin in the peripheral nervous system?

• Oligodendrocytes

• Microglia

• Schwann

• Ependymal cells

The ______________________ fluid fills the ventricles of the brain and protects the CNS.

• Blood plasma

• Lymphatic

• Cerebrospinal

• Interstitial

Match the following glial cells with their functions:

• Produces, circulates cerebrospinal fluid

• Microglia

• Acts as the immune defense of the CNS

• 
  

  Ependymal cells

• Supports neurons and maintains the blood

• 
  

  Astrocytes

Drag to order the layers of the meninges from closest to the brain to farthest from the brain.

• arachnoid mater

• pia mater

• dura mater

Which brain structure would be most affected if someone lost coordination in their movements?

• Brainstem

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Corpus callosum

What brain structure would be most affected if someone had trouble regulating their heart rate and breathing?

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