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Worksheets1.4 The Nervous System
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?
gathering information
responding to a stimulus
maintaining homeostasis
collecting waste
True or false:
A reflex signal must travel to the brain before a response to the stimulus can occur.
True
False
What is a reflex?
an automatic movement in response to a stimulus
the gap between neurons where chemical reactions occur
the part of the brain responsible for involuntary movements
a muscle memory
Jubjib loves to dance during Quizlet live. Which part of her brain stores the memories for her dance techniques?
cerebellum
cerebrum
brain stem
medulla
Cover dancing requires a lot of coordination, but which part of your brain coordinates your muscle movements?
cerebellum
cerebrum
brain stem
hypocampus
Even though Khing loves to sleep, her heart still beats and lungs still breathe. Which part of her brain controls this?
cerebellum
cerebrum
brain stem
optical nerve
This organ is like the messaging app the brain and body use to communicate with each other. What is it?
PNS
cortical nerve
vocal cord
spinal cord
Two neurons connect at a place called a _______.
synapse
stimulus
cerebrum
cell body
Physical injuries, like a major car accident, can be very dangerous to nervous system health. How?
the nerves will communicate slower
pain receptors activate during physical injuries
damaged nerves cannot send or receive signals
the driver will be very upset about their destroyed car
A spider feels a fly land on its web. This is an example of:
gathering information
responding to a stimulus
maintaining homeostasis
collecting waste
After seeing a moth, a frog uses its tongue to catch it. This is an example of:
gathering information
responding to a stimulus
maintaining homeostasis
collecting waste
An impala's heart rate and adrenalin levels increase when trying to escape a cheetah. This is an example of:
gathering information
responding to a stimulus
maintaining homeostasis
collecting waste
