Nervous System

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• 
  Voluntary movement

• Cardiac muscles only

• Involuntary responses

• The spinal cord

Which system is activated during a 'fight or flight' response?

• 
  Parasympathetic

• Central

• Sympathetic

• Somatic

What is the main role of glial cells in the nervous system?

• Regulating blood flow

• Producing neurotransmitters

• Supporting neurons

• Transmitting signals

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?

• Myelin Sheath

• Axon

• Axon Terminal

• Dendrite

Which part of the brain is responsible for basic life functions like heart rate and digestion?

• 
  Forebrain

• Spinal cord

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for motor control and coordination?

• 
  Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

Which of the following is specifically an example of a somatic reflex?

• Salivating when you see your favorite food

• Slowing of the heartbeat during rest

• Pulling your hand away after touching a sharp object

• Constriction of pupils in bright light

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling emotions like fear and anger?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Hypothalamus

• Pons

What are the three components of the brainstem?

• Thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebrum

• Hindbrain, midbrain, forebrain

• Medulla , pons, midbrain

• Cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus

The ___ relays information from the sensory organs to the areas of the brain that process the information.

• 
  Thalmus

• Midbrain

• Cerebrum

• Pons