11. Nervous System Quizizz

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

• Digests food

• Activates muscles and glands

• Produces hormones

• Filters blood

How does the nervous system maintain homeostasis?

• By producing hormones

• By using electrical signals

• By filtering blood

• By digesting food

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) comprise of?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Heart and lungs

• Muscles and bones

• Skin and hair

What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• To digest food

• To interpret sensory information and issue instructions

• To circulate blood

• To produce hormones

How many pairs of cranial nerves are included in the nervous system?

• 10 pairs

• 12 pairs

• 15 pairs

• 20 pairs

Which part of the nervous system serves as the main control center for the body?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

What are common symptoms of a spinal cord injury?

• Fever and chills

• Numbness and tingling

• Increased appetite

• Improved vision

How is an incomplete spinal cord injury characterized?

• Complete loss of motor function

• No sensory function retained

• Some messages can still be transmitted to or from the brain

• Total paralysis

What happens in a complete spinal cord injury?

• Partial nerve communication is possible

• Sensory and motor function below the injury site is lost

• Only sensory function is retained

• Muscle activity control is unaffected

What is the primary function of the afferent nervous system?

• Conduct impulses from the CNS to muscles

• Conduct impulses to the CNS from receptors

• Control voluntary muscle movements

• Regulate hormone secretion