Nervous System Quiz

Which sensory organ is connected to the nervous system for processing sound?

• Eye

• Nose

• Ear

• Mouth

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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for processing information?

• Stomach

• Brain

• Kidneys

• Liver

Which system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

Where are interneurons usually found?

• In the muscles

• In the brain

• In the heart

• In the liver

Which of the following is NOT a function of interneurons?

• Determining where information is sent

• Receiving sensory input

• Being found in the brain

• Processing information

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the human body?

• 12 pairs

• 24 pairs

• 31 pairs

• 15 pairs

Which part of the nervous system includes ganglia?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

The somatic nervous system is associated with which type of muscles?

• Smooth muscles

• Cardiac muscles

• Skeletal muscles

• Involuntary muscles

Which part of the nervous system is involved in digestion and heart rate regulation?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on the lungs?

• Dilates bronchi

• Constricts bronchi

• No effect

• Increases oxygen intake

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