Nervous System Review

If something is done by choice, it is _____________?

• Mandatory

• Voluntary

• Compulsory

• Involuntary

How does the nervous system interact with the muscular system?

• The nervous system sends signals to muscles to control movement.

• The muscular system generates signals to the nervous system for feedback.

• The nervous system and muscular system operate independently without interaction.

• The nervous system only affects the heart and not the muscles.

What part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions?

• The somatic nervous system.

• The central nervous system.

• The autonomic nervous system.

• The peripheral nervous system.

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• To regulate body temperature.

• To produce hormones.

• To detect, process, and respond to stimuli.

• To facilitate digestion.

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

• Voluntary and Involuntary actions.

• Reflexive and Automatic actions.

• Conscious and Unconscious actions.

• Active and Passive actions.

What is a neuron?

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

• A nerve cell that transmits signals in the nervous system.

• A type of blood cell that carries oxygen throughout the body.

• A cell that forms the protective outer layer of the skin.

Our spinal cord is protected by the vertebrate of our backbone. What two systems are interacting?

• Nervous and Skeletal Systems

• Digestive and Circulatory Systems

• Endocrine and Immune Systems

• Muscular and Respiratory Systems

What is a reflex action?

• A voluntary response to a stimulus.

• An involuntary and immediate response to a stimulus.

• A learned behavior that requires practice.

• A response that occurs after a delay.

Which human body system is responsible for detecting, processing, and responding to stimuli?

• Nervous System

• Circulatory System

• Respiratory System

• Digestive System

Which of the following represents an involuntary action?

• Digesting food

• Deciding what to wear

• Choosing a meal

• Reading a book