Nervous System

The nervous system is a highly organized _______ of specialized cells which communicate with and control the rest of the body.

• network

• liquid

• organ

• membrane

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The main role of the nervous system is to respond to internal and external _______.

• stimuli

• nutrients

• hormones

• cells

A stimulus is defined as a detectable, temporary, or permanent change in the internal or external _______.

• environment

• organism

• reaction

• system

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The nervous system is made up of several different _______.

• systems

• organs

• cells

• bones

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Which of the following is included in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• Cranial and spinal nerves

• Brain and spinal cord

• Somatic nerve fibers

• Cardiac muscle

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Which division of the nervous system mobilizes body systems for fight or flight response?

• Parasympathetic division

• Sympathetic division

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

The central nervous system is the main ________ for the entire body. It consists of two main components, the brain, and the spinal cord.

• processing center

• energy source

• muscle group

• digestive organ

The brain is found in the ______ and functions as an organizer and distributor of information for the entire body.

• skull

• chest

• abdomen

• spine

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the cerebrum?

• Frontal

• Parietal

• Occipital

• Medullary

The ______ is the top part of the brainstem under the cerebrum and controls posture, balance, and coordination.

• Cerebellum

• Medulla Oblongata

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus