Nervous System Quiz Review

What do nerve cells use to communicate with each other?

• Chemical signals

• Electrical signals.

• Hormonal signals

• Mechanical signals

What is the primary function of a neuron?

• To transmit information throughout the body.

• To produce hormones for growth.

• To store energy in the form of fat.

• To protect the body from infections.

Which part of the brain is involved in balance and coordination?

• Cerebellum

• Frontal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

What is the role of motor neurons?

• To transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.

• To receive signals from sensory organs and transmit them to the brain.

• To connect different parts of the brain for communication.

• To regulate the heartbeat and blood pressure.

Which part of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control?

• Frontal lobe.

• Occipital lobe.

• Temporal lobe.

• Parietal lobe.

What is the peripheral nervous system?

• The network of nerves that connects the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.

• The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions.

• The system responsible for processing sensory information.

• The network of blood vessels supplying the brain and spinal cord.

What is the central nervous system composed of?

• The brain and spinal cord.

• The heart and lungs.

• The stomach and intestines.

• The kidneys and bladder.

What is a synapse?

• The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

• A type of neurotransmitter released by neurons.

• A protective sheath around a neuron.

• A type of brain cell responsible for memory.

What is a neuron?

• A type of muscle cell that contracts to enable movement.

• A nerve cell that carries electrical messages to and from the brain.

• A blood cell responsible for transporting oxygen.

• A type of connective tissue that supports organs.

What are neurotransmitters?

• Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

• Hormones that regulate mood and behavior.

• Proteins that provide structural support to neurons.

• Enzymes that break down neurotransmitters in the synapse.