Topic 10 - The Nervous System

Which of the following best describes the main function of the human nervous system?

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To coordinate and control body activities

• To produce hormones for growth

Which two major components make up the human nervous system?

• Brain and heart

• Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

• Lungs and spinal cord

• Muscles and bones

Which process is essential for communication between neurons?

• Photosynthesis

• Action potential generation and neural synapses

• Protein synthesis

• Cellular respiration

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

• Integrates information

• Produces red blood cells

• Digests food

• Filters waste from blood

What role does the nervous system play in relation to muscles and glands?

• Controls muscles and glands

• Produces hormones

• Absorbs nutrients

• Stores fat

Which process is maintained by the nervous system to keep the body's internal environment stable?

• Homeostasis

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Respiration

How does the nervous system contribute to mental activity?

• By establishing and maintaining mental activity

• By producing digestive enzymes

• By filtering toxins from the blood

• By storing minerals in bones

A patient is experiencing issues with memory and emotions. Which system is most likely involved, and why?

• Nervous system, because it is responsible for consciousness, thinking, memory, and emotions

• Digestive system, because it absorbs nutrients

• Respiratory system, because it exchanges gases

• Circulatory system, because it transports blood

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for motor control and problem solving?

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

• Auditory processing

• Sight and visual interpretation

• Emotional regulation

• Touch perception