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WorksheetsNervous System
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord and nerves.
a)
endocrine system
b)
nervous system
c)
nerve
d)
neuron
2.
The job of the nervous system is to...
a)
send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord, as well as to and from the body.
b)
remove wastes from the body.
c)
break down food to be used by the body.
d)
exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
3.
The main organ of the nervous system, made of neurons, it is the control center for all actions, thoughts and emotions.
a)
brain
b)
electrical impulse
c)
gland
d)
heart
4.
The major set of large nerves running down the spinal column or vertebrae.
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Brain
d)
Spinal Cord
5.
When you first learn to do something it may be difficult; however it becomes easier because:
a)
Muscles become stronger
b)
The brain creates connections or pathways between neurons and the brain.
c)
Mr. Nardino is the best teacher in the world.
d)
Your brain is not working correctly.
6.
The RIGHT side of the brain is responsible for:
a)
Abstract & creative things like art and music.
b)
Remembering facts, reasoning, strategy, etc.
c)
Growing up
d)
Sweating
7.
The LEFT side of the brain is responsible for:
a)
Abstract & creative things like art and music.
b)
Remembering facts, reasoning, strategy, etc.
c)
Growing up
d)
Sweating
8.
Brain cells or nerve cells are called:
a)
Carcinogens
b)
Neurons
c)
Osteoblasts
d)
Osteoclasts
9.
Care of the nervous system can include:
a)
Get enough sleep.
b)
Avoid alcohol and other drugs.
c)
Wear a seat belt & obey safety rules.
d)
ALL of the above.
10.
Part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord.
a)
Central nervous system
b)
Peripheral nervous system
c)
Nardino nervous system
d)
Marissajoey nervous system
11.
A bundle of wire-like nerves threaded through the backbones, through which electrical messages travel between the brain and body.
a)
Spine
b)
Spinal cord
c)
Spaghetti
d)
Neurons
12.
Largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves.
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Spinal cord
c)
Frontal lobe
d)
Cerebellum
13.
The part of the nerve that sends or relays messages.
a)
Synapse
b)
Dendrite
c)
Neuron
d)
Axon
14.
Part of the nervous system made of the nerves that branch off the spinal cord.
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
c)
wired nervous system
d)
nardinous nervous system
15.
This part of the brain coordinates muscle movement so that walking is balanced and smooth .
a)
Spinal cord
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain stem
d)
Cerebrum
16.
Controls involuntary actions like heartbeat and breathing.
a)
Brian stem
b)
Nerve
c)
Synapse
d)
Cerebellum
17.
The part of the nerve cell that receives messages.
a)
Nerve
b)
Brain
c)
Dendrite
d)
Axon
18.
The space between nerve cells, where the chemical/electrical "jump" occurs.
a)
Dendrite
b)
Synapse
c)
Axon
d)
Neuron
19.
What are the three parts of the brain?
a)
Brain Cell, Cerebrum, Brain Organs
b)
Cerebrum, Neurons, Nerve Cells
c)
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brain stem
d)
Neurons, Cerebrum, Tobyites
20.
What happens when you fall asleep?
a)
The brain falls into an alternate deep sleep/REM pattern
b)
Your body saves energy, does routine repairs, and reorganizes information.
c)
Body functions go on as normal
d)
ALL OF THE ABOVE!
21.
How many hours of sleep should YOU be getting a night?
a)
8-10 hours
b)
6-8 hours
c)
4-6 hours
d)
It really doesn't matter
22.
What part of the brain controls hunger and body temperature?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Brain Stem
23.
The right side of the body is controlled by
a)
RIGHT hemisphere of the brain
b)
LEFT hemisphere of the brain
c)
BOTH sides of the brain
d)
NONE OF THE ABOVE
24.
Neurons that send "information" from the environment TO THE BRAIN.
a)
Sensory neurons
b)
Kittiesoft neurons
c)
Lilivenous neurons
d)
Motor neurons
25.
Neurons that send information from the brain TO THE MUSCLES.
a)
Sensory neurons
b)
Arteries
c)
Patchelous neurons
d)
Motor neurons
26.
Your brain actually looks like a big, pinkish/gray, wrinkly
a)
Sponge
b)
Rock
c)
Dog
d)
Cat
27.
The hippocampus is part of the cerebrum, and it's the area of your brain that
a)
Controls emotions
b)
Smell
c)
Short-term & Long-term memory
d)
Feelings
28.
The size of a pea, this part of the brain plays a BIG role in puberty.
a)
Pineal Gland
b)
Pituitary Gland
c)
Prostate Gland
d)
Papernik Gland
29.
A concussion is a brain injury that
a)
Is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body
b)
Can change the way your brain normally works.
c)
Can happen even if you haven't been knocked out.
d)
All of the above.
30.
Alcohol has what kind of effect on the brain?
a)
Stimulant- SPEED UP THE BRAIN
b)
Depressant- SLOW DOWN THE BRAIN
c)
Hallucinogenic- CAUSE YOU TO SENSE THINGS THAT AREN'T THERE!
d)
NO EFFECT at all
31.
The AUTONOMIC nervous system is in charge of
a)
Voluntary functions
b)
Thinking and reasoning
c)
Mood & Memory
d)
Involuntary functions
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