wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous System

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?
a)
brain & spinal cord
b)
sensory neurons
c)
motor neurons
d)
sensory receptors
2.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
3.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
4.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
5.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
6.
Controls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, etc.
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
basal ganglia
d)
brainstem
7.
increased heart rate
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
8.
You're giving a speech in front of the class (most of you would feel this)
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
9.

The autonomic nervous system is a branch of your ... nervous system.

a)

central

b)

peripheral

10.

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

central and peripheral

b)

parasympathetic and sympathetic

c)

brain and spinal cord

d)

nerves and ganglia

11.

The sympathetic division is responsible for...

a)

stress

b)

relaxation

c)

digestion

d)

resting

12.

Which one coordinates the inner organs?

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system

13.

They slow heartbeat.

a)

sympathetic nerves

b)

parasympathetic nerves

14.

If Jessica accidentally touches the stove while cooking and she immediately pulls her hand back, this is an example of the autonomic nervous system.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Alexa is presenting a project in front of her class. She starts sweating and her heart rate increases. This is an example of the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic division.

a)

True

b)

False