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The Nervous System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

The two largest divisions of the nervous system are the

a)

parasympathetic and sympathetic.

b)

central and peripheral.

c)

afferent and efferent.

d)

autonomic and somatic.

e)

somatic and sympathetic.

2.

Which of the follow is the correct order of events in a reflex?

a)

Afferent system -> Efferent System -> Interneuron

b)

Efferent System -> Afferent system -> Interneuron

c)

Interneuron -> Afferent system -> Efferent System

d)

Afferent system -> Interneuron -> Efferent System

e)

Interneuron -> Efferent System -> Afferent system

3.

Which of the following is NOT true of reflexes?

a)

They are automatic and do not require consciousness.

b)

Many, like the "pull away your hand" or "jerk your knee" reaction, originate in the spinal cord.

c)

Most occur before you even think about it.

d)

They originate in the brain and are voluntary.

e)

Many are evolved reactions meant to keep the body safe.

4.

Which of the following divisions of the nervous system controls voluntary behaviors?

a)

Sympathetic

b)

Parasympathetic

c)

Autonomic

d)

Somatic

e)

Afferent

5.

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems together make up which division of the nervous system?

a)

Central

b)

Autonomic

c)

Somatic

d)

Peripheral

e)

Regional

6.

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?

a)

Sympathetic

b)

Parasympathetic

c)

Somatic

d)

Afferent

e)

Peripheral

7.

Afferent neurons are primarily responsible for which of the following?

a)

Moving voluntary muscle.

b)

Activating the fight or flight response.

c)

Bringing sensory information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system.

d)

Maintaining the rest or digest response.

e)

Keeping the heart beating.

8.

The brain and the spinal cord make up which of the following divisions of the nervous system?

a)

Peripheral

b)

Central

c)

Somatic

d)

Autonomic

e)

Sympathetic

9.

"Fight or flight" is mostly associated with which subdivision of the nervous system?

a)

Somatic

b)

Central

c)

Sympathetic

d)

Parasympathetic

e)

Spinal

10.

Another name for motor neurons is

a)

efferent neurons.

b)

afferent neurons.

c)

somatic neurons.

d)

sympathetic neurons.

e)

parasympathetic neurons .