Peripheral Nervous System Overview Quiz

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral

• Somatic and Autonomic

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Voluntary and Involuntary

Which part of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary control?

• Parasympathetic

• Sympathetic

• Somatic

• Autonomic

What does the autonomic nervous system control without conscious thought?

• Skeletal muscle contractions

• Conscious breathing

• Blood pressure and heart rate

• Voluntary muscle movements

Which system is activated during a 'fight or flight' response?

• Somatic

• Central

• Sympathetic

• Parasympathetic

What happens to the pupils during sympathetic activation?

• They dilate

• They blink rapidly

• They constrict

• No change

During a parasympathetic response, what happens to the heart rate?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It becomes irregular

Which bodily function is enhanced during the parasympathetic state?

• Running speed

• Digestion

• Alertness

• Muscle strength

What is the primary role of the gallbladder during the parasympathetic response?

• Release bile

• Increase heart rate

• Store glucose

• Contract muscles

Which system is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?

• Central

• Parasympathetic

• Somatic

• Sympathetic

What is a good practice to understand sympathetic and parasympathetic responses?

• Watch movies

• Sketch diagrams

• Read textbooks

• Memorize definitions