Nervous System

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• Producing hormones

• Transmitting signals throughout the body

• Circulating blood

• Digesting food

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Skeletal and Muscular

• Circulatory and Respiratory

• Central and Peripheral

• Digestive and Endocrine

Which of the following is NOT part of the Central Nervous System?

• Brain

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Cerebellum

The brain is divided into how many lobes?

•  2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

• Midbrain

What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

• Medulla

The brain stem connects the brain to which structure?

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Lungs

Which part of the brain is responsible for involuntary activities?

• Cerebellum

•  Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

• Midbrain

What is the function of the spinal cord?

• Digest food

• Transmit signals between the brain and body

• Pump blood

• Control emotions

What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

•  Neuron

• Cell

• Muscle

• Tissue