Nervous System Part 1 Quiz

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To produce hormones

• To coordinate the various parts of the body and connect it with the outside world

• To digest food

• To pump blood

Which of the following systems works with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis?

• Digestive system

• Endocrine system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

What are the two main types of cells in the nervous system?

• Neurons and glial cells

• Red blood cells and white blood cells

• Epithelial cells and muscle cells

• Osteocytes and chondrocytes

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

• To transmit messages away from the cell body

• To receive messages from other cells

• To produce myelin sheath

• To store neurotransmitters

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting messages away from the cell body?

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

• Cell body

Which of the following structures is part of the central nervous system?

• Sensory organs

• Spinal cord

• Peripheral nerves

• Ganglia

What is the main function of the central nervous system?

• To detect external stimuli

• To coordinate and control the activity of the nervous system

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating movement, posture, and balance?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus

What is the average weight of the human brain?

• 0.5 - 0.7 kg

• 1.3 - 1.4 kg

• 2.0 - 2.5 kg

• 3.0 - 3.5 kg

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus