Understanding the Nervous System

What is one of the primary functions of the nervous system?

• To circulate blood

• To digest food

• To control muscle movements

• To make you feel nervous

How does the nervous system help the brain understand its surroundings?

• By using chemical signals

• By using sound waves

• By using electrical signals

• By using magnetic fields

What are neurons?

• Highly modified cells that conduct electricity

• Cells that produce hormones

• Regular cells

• Cells that store fat

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Peripheral and Respiratory

• Central and Digestive

• Peripheral and Circulatory

• Central and Peripheral

What does the central nervous system consist of?

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Stomach and Intestines

• Kidneys and Liver

What is the main job of the central nervous system?

• To circulate blood

• To produce hormones

• To process information

• To store energy

What is the role of the peripheral nervous system?

• To process information

• To communicate between the CNS and the rest of the body

• To produce hormones

• To store energy

What are cranial nerves?

• Nerves that come from the brain

• Nerves that come from the spinal cord

• Nerves that control digestion

• Nerves that regulate blood pressure

What are spinal nerves?

• Nerves that come from the brain

• Nerves that come from the spinal cord

• Nerves that regulate temperature

• Nerves that control breathing

How does the peripheral nervous system communicate with the central nervous system?

• Through light signals

• Through electrical signals

• Through chemical signals

• Through sound waves