The Nervous System - Test #1

What system is made up of billions of nerve cells throughout the body?

• Respiratory system

• Muscular system

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

The nervous system is the body’s (a)   center.

What is the term for maintaining stable conditions in the body?

• Insulation

• Circulation

• Regulation

• Homeostasis

The root word for nerves is (a)   (spelling does count)

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Brain and heart

• CNS and PNS

• Muscles and bones

• Arteries and veins

The central nervous system (CNS) includes:

• Brain and stomach

• Heart and lungs

• Brain and spinal cord

• Muscles and skin

The peripheral nervous system includes:

• Blood vessels

• Skin and bones

• Nerves and ganglia

• Heart and kidneys

What are the two main types of nervous tissue cells?

• Bone and muscle

• Axons and dendrites

• Neurons and glial cells

• Ligaments and tendons

Nervous tissue is specialized to conduct:

• Air flow

• Blood flow

• Electrical impulses

• Hormones

What is the function of the central nervous system?

• Circulate oxygen

• Process information and initiate responses

• Pump blood

• Control digestion