Med Sci 2 Nervous System

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Coordination of body activities

• Respiration

The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the ________ nervous system.

• Peripheral

• Digestive

• Respiratory

• Circulatory

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Coordination of body activities

• Respiration

The nervous system is divided into various branches that work together to help the human body function properly. Which branch is responsible for processing information?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Which of the following is a part of the Central Nervous System?

• Brain

• 12 pairs of cranial nerves

• 31 pairs of spinal nerves

• Autonomic nervous system

The Autonomic Nervous System is divided into the Parasympathetic and _______ systems.

• Somatic

• Sympathetic

• Central

• Peripheral

What does the Central Nervous System consist of?

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Heart and Lungs

• Muscles and Bones

• Skin and Hair

The Central Nervous System is responsible for processing information. It consists of the brain and the ______.

• Heart

• Lungs

• Spinal Cord

• Stomach

What is a neuron and what are its parts called?

• Cell body, dendrites, axon

• Nucleus, mitochondria, ribosome

• Cell wall, chloroplast, vacuole

• Membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus.

The myelin sheath functions to ______.

• Protect the neuron

• Speed up nerve impulses

• Store energy

• Produce neurotransmitters