WorksheetsThe Nervous System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The two largest divisions of the nervous system are the
parasympathetic and sympathetic.
central and peripheral.
afferent and efferent.
autonomic and somatic.
somatic and sympathetic.
Which of the follow is the correct order of events in a reflex?
Afferent system -> Efferent System -> Interneuron
Efferent System -> Afferent system -> Interneuron
Interneuron -> Afferent system -> Efferent System
Afferent system -> Interneuron -> Efferent System
Interneuron -> Efferent System -> Afferent system
Which of the following is NOT true of reflexes?
They are automatic and do not require consciousness.
Many, like the "pull away your hand" or "jerk your knee" reaction, originate in the spinal cord.
Most occur before you even think about it.
They originate in the brain and are voluntary.
Many are evolved reactions meant to keep the body safe.
Which of the following divisions of the nervous system controls voluntary behaviors?
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Autonomic
Somatic
Afferent
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems together make up which division of the nervous system?
Central
Autonomic
Somatic
Peripheral
Regional
Mukucha's heart is beating rapidly, his pupils are dialated, and his mouth is dry. This response was triggered by which division of his nervous system?
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Somatic
Afferent
Peripheral
Afferent neurons are primarily responsible for which of the following?
Moving voluntary muscle.
Activating the fight or flight response.
Bringing sensory information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system.
Maintaining the rest or digest response.
Keeping the heart beating.
The brain and the spinal cord make up which of the following divisions of the nervous system?
Peripheral
Central
Somatic
Autonomic
Sympathetic
"Fight or flight" is mostly associated with which subdivision of the nervous system?
Somatic
Central
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Spinal
Another name for motor neurons is
efferent neurons.
afferent neurons.
somatic neurons.
sympathetic neurons.
parasympathetic neurons .
