Nervous System Functions and Reflexes

Nervous System Functions and Reflexes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

5th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video provides an in-depth look at the human nervous system, detailing its components such as the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It explains the brain's parts, including the cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla, and their specific functions. The spinal cord's role in reflex actions and the types of nerves are discussed. Additionally, the video covers the functions of sense organs like eyes, ears, tongue, nose, and skin, highlighting how they interact with the nervous system to process sensory information.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?

Producing hormones

Controlling heartbeats

Regulating digestion

Coordinating muscle movements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the cerebrum?

Processing thoughts and memories

Connecting the brain to the spinal cord

Controlling involuntary actions

Coordinating balance and posture

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain is responsible for involuntary actions like respiration?

Medulla

Spinal cord

Cerebellum

Cerebrum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

To store memories

To exchange information between the brain and body

To produce hormones

To regulate emotions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of nerve carries messages from the brain to muscles?

Reflex nerves

Mixed nerves

Sensory nerves

Motor nerves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a reflex action?

A voluntary response to a stimulus

An automatic and immediate response

A conscious decision made by the brain

A delayed reaction to pain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do sensory nerves function in reflex actions?

They regulate blood circulation

They carry pain messages to the spinal cord

They send messages to the brain for processing

They control voluntary muscle movements

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