Nervous System Quiz

What will students be able to do according to the success criteria?

• Name the major divisions of the nervous system and their functions

• Identify the color of different nerves

• List all brain diseases

• Describe the history of the nervous system

What are students expected to compare and contrast in the autonomic nervous system?

• The actions of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions

• The size of different neurons

• The speed of nerve impulses

• The color of nerve cells

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• Circulate blood throughout the body

• Detect impulses from the senses; control center

• Break down food for energy

• Protect the body from infections

Which of the following is a major organ of the nervous system?

• Heart

• Liver

• Brain

• Stomach

Which organ is NOT part of the nervous system?

• Spinal cord

• Nerves

• Senses

• Kidneys

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central nervous system and autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system and somatic nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system

What does the central nervous system consist of?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Cranial nerves and spinal nerves

• Brain and cranial nerves

• Spinal cord and peripheral nerves

What is the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) comprised of?

• All nerves in the brain and spinal cord

• All nerves not in the brain or spinal cord

• Only sensory nerves

• Only motor nerves

Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System sends impulses from the senses to the CNS?

• Motor (Efferent) Division

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sensory (Afferent) Division

• Somatic Nervous System

What is the function of the Sympathetic Division?

• Reduces sympathetic response

• Used in emergency situations ("fight or flight")

• Controls voluntary muscle movements

• Sends impulses from the CNS to muscles