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1.4 The Nervous System

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?

a)

gathering information

b)

responding to a stimulus

c)

maintaining homeostasis

d)

collecting waste

2.

True or false:

A reflex signal must travel to the brain before a response to the stimulus can occur.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is a reflex?

a)

an automatic movement in response to a stimulus

b)

the gap between neurons where chemical reactions occur

c)

the part of the brain responsible for involuntary movements

d)

a muscle memory

4.

Jubjib loves to dance during Quizlet live. Which part of her brain stores the memories for her dance techniques?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

brain stem

d)

medulla

5.

Cover dancing requires a lot of coordination, but which part of your brain coordinates your muscle movements?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

brain stem

d)

hypocampus

6.

Even though Khing loves to sleep, her heart still beats and lungs still breathe. Which part of her brain controls this?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

brain stem

d)

optical nerve

7.

This organ is like the messaging app the brain and body use to communicate with each other. What is it?

a)

PNS

b)

cortical nerve

c)

vocal cord

d)

spinal cord

8.

Two neurons connect at a place called a _______.

a)

synapse

b)

stimulus

c)

cerebrum

d)

cell body

9.

Physical injuries, like a major car accident, can be very dangerous to nervous system health. How?

a)

the nerves will communicate slower

b)

pain receptors activate during physical injuries

c)

damaged nerves cannot send or receive signals

d)

the driver will be very upset about their destroyed car

10.

A spider feels a fly land on its web. This is an example of:

a)

gathering information

b)

responding to a stimulus

c)

maintaining homeostasis

d)

collecting waste

11.

After seeing a moth, a frog uses its tongue to catch it. This is an example of:

a)

gathering information

b)

responding to a stimulus

c)

maintaining homeostasis

d)

collecting waste

12.

An impala's heart rate and adrenalin levels increase when trying to escape a cheetah. This is an example of:

a)

gathering information

b)

responding to a stimulus

c)

maintaining homeostasis

d)

collecting waste