Nervous System Quiz

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing hormones

• Digesting food

• Sensing the world

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for higher neural functions such as memory and learning?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

What type of neuron carries information from sensory receptors to the CNS?

• Motor neurons

• Afferent neurons

• Interneurons

• Efferent neurons

What is the main processing center of a neuron called?

• Cell body

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Synapse

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the PNS?

• 24

• 12

• 8

• 31

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

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Diencephalon

• Brainstem

What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous system?

• Transmit signals

• Control muscle movements

• Support and protect neurons

• Generate electrical impulses

What type of signals do neurons send and receive?

• Chemical signals

• Thermal signals

• Electrical signals

• Magnetic signals

Which division of the PNS carries signals from the CNS to effectors?

• Afferent division

• Efferent division

• Motor division

• Sensory division

What is the gap between two neurons called?

• Synapse

• Axon terminal

• Dendritic spine

• Neurotransmitter