Nervous System

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for higher cognitive processes such as conscious thought and reasoning?

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

Which part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

Which division of the autonomic nervous system triggers the “fight or flight” response?

• Parasympathetic

• Somatic

• Sympathetic

• Enteric

Which statement best describes the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

• It is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

• It consists of all nerves outside the CNS, including cranial and spinal nerves.

• It only controls voluntary muscles.

• It cannot be subdivided further.

Through which type of neurone do signals travel from the brain to the muscles to initiate movement?

• Sensory neurones

• Interneurones

• Motor neurones

• Parasympathetic neurones

Which structure provides cushioning and protection for the brain and spinal cord?

• Neurilemma

• Meninges and cerebrospinal fluid

• Myelin sheath

• Cerebral cortex

Which statement is true about the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• It includes all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

• It is protected by the skull and vertebral column.

• It manages only voluntary movements.

• It excludes any role in reflex actions.

What is the primary function of the spinal cord within the nervous system?

• Storing long-term memories

• Transmitting signals between the brain and body, and coordinating reflexes

• Generating cerebrospinal fluid

• Processing visual stimuli

Which region of the brain is mainly responsible for balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Thalamus

Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles?

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System