Nervous System Quiz

What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?

• To produce hormones

• To transmit information along and between neurons

• To digest food

• To pump blood

What are the two main branches of the nervous system?

• Central Nervous System and Digestive System

• Peripheral Nervous System and Circulatory System

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Muscular System and Skeletal System

Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Digestive System

• Circulatory System

What is proprioception?

• The ability to see in the dark

• The ability to tell where your body is in space

• The ability to hear high-pitched sounds

• The ability to taste different flavors

What is the longest nerve in the human body?

• Vagus nerve

• Sciatic nerve

• Spinal nerve

• Cranial nerve

Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to muscles?

• Sensory neurons

• Motor neurons

• Interneurons

• Glial cells

What is the function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?

• To connect neurons to blood vessels

• To insulate axons and speed up signal transmission

• To protect the brain from injury

• To slow down nerve impulses

Which part of the neurone is labelled 'b'?

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Myelin sheath
• Cell body (soma)

What is the function of the part of the neuron labelled 'a'?

• Transmits signals to other neurones

• Conducts electrical impulses

• Stores the genetic material

• Receive signals from other neurones