Nervous system

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To control the movement of bones.

• To regulate the digestive system.

• To receive and process information.

• To produce hormones.

How does the nervous system help maintain homeostasis?

• By regulating body temperature.

• By controlling heart rate and breathing.

• By regulating blood sugar levels.

• All of the above.

What type of information does the nervous system receive?

• Only information from the external environment.

• Only information from the internal environment.

• No information, it only sends signals.

• Information from both inside and outside the body.

What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

• The gland

• The muscle

• The neuron

• The bone

How does the nervous system transmit information?

• Through nerve impulses

• Through the lymphatic system

• Through the digestive system

• Through the bloodstream

What happens after the nervous system receives information?

• It stores the information for later use.

• It controls how the body responds to the information.

• It transmits the information to the digestive system.

• It has no further action.

How does the nervous system help us interact with our environment?

• By allowing us to sense our surroundings.

• By enabling us to move and respond to stimuli.

• By allowing us to communicate with others.

• All of the above.

What can happen if the nervous system is damaged?

• No significant impact on bodily functions.

• Enhanced cognitive abilities.

• Difficulty with movement, sensation, and other bodily functions.

• Increased resistance to disease.

Which one of these functions does the nervous system NOT have?

• Producing hormones

• Controlling muscle movement

• Regulating breathing

• Transmitting signals

How many parts is the nervous system divided into?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5