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Nervous system

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a main function of the nervous system?

a)

notice changes inside and outside of the body

b)

use senses to understand what is going on outside of the body

c)

send information to muscles in response to sensory information

d)

contract and relax so that automatic responses occur in the body

2.

What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

a)

skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle

b)

brain, spinal cord, nerves

c)

brain, nerves, muscle

d)

nerves, axons, fascicles

3.

The central nervous system is like _________, and the peripheral nervous system is like __________

a)

a boss; workers

b)

a brain; muscles

c)

a capitalist; the government

d)

a parent; a grandparent

4.

Some parts of the peripheral nervous system are:

a)

the somatic nervous system, the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system

b)

the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, skeletal muscles

c)

the somatic nervous system, the sympathetic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system

d)

the parasympathetic nervous system, the central nervous system, the somatic nervous system

5.

The somatic nervous system controls

a)

fight or flight

b)

rest and digest

c)

voluntary movements

d)

involuntary movements

6.

The sympathetic nervous system controls

a)

fight or flight

b)

skeletal muscles

c)

involuntary muscle movements

d)

rest and digest

7.

Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary movements?

a)

the automatic nervous system

b)

the autonomic nervous system

c)

the autocratic nervous system

d)

the autolytic nervous system

8.

Which part of our nervous system works closely with the digestive system to control movement of food through the stomach and intestines?

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

somatic nervous system

c)

parasympathetic nervous system

d)

sympathetic nervous system

9.

Our nervous system works closely with the musculoskeletal system to help us move throughout our day. Which specific part of the nervous system helps us move our legs for running or our arms for lifting objects up?

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

peripheral nervous system

d)

sympathetic nervous system

10.

To complete the movement seen in the image here, which parts and functions of the body will be working together?

a)

bicep muscle, somatic nervous system, contraction

b)

bicep muscle, sympathetic nervous system, contraction

c)

tricep muscle, sympathetic nervous system, relaxation

d)

trapezius muscle, somatic nervous system, relaxation

11.

Which muscle type and nervous system branch work together to move food through the system seen here?

a)

autonomic nervous system, smooth muscle

b)

autonomic nervous system, skeletal muscle

c)

parasympathetic nervous system, smooth muscle

d)

parasympathetic nervous system, skeletal muscle

12.

When a pregnant person goes into labor, their uterine muscle contracts. Which type of muscle makes these movements happen, and which part of the nervous system triggers these muscle movements?

a)

smooth muscle, autonomic nervous system

b)

smooth muscle, sympathetic nervous system

c)

skeletal muscle, autonomic nervous system

d)

skeletal muscle, sympathetic nervous system

13.

When the senses send messages to the central nervous system about a threat, the body may start to sweat and the heart will beat faster. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for these reactions?

a)

parasympathetic nervous system

b)

sympathetic nervous system

c)

autonomic nervous system

d)

central nervous system

14.

Which part of the nervous system controls breathing?

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

sympathetic nervous system

d)

somatic nervous system

15.

Which of the following nervous system disorders is caused by an external stimulus rather than an internal issue (like a genetic mutation or an immune response)?

a)

concussion

b)

multiple sclerosis

c)

ADHD

d)

autism

16.

Which of the following nervous system disorders is most likely to occur or show its first symptoms during adulthood?

a)

spina bifida

b)

multiple sclerosis

c)

concussion

d)

cerebral palsy

17.

Which of the following nervous system disorders most directly impacts skeletal muscles?

a)

cerebral palsy

b)

ADHD

c)

concussion

d)

autism

18.

Which of the following nervous system disorders may cause poor eye contact, abnormal tone of voice, abnormal facial expressions, and delay in speaking?

a)

autism

b)

ADHD

c)

concussion

d)

spina bifida

19.

True or false: on the test, Ms. Potter will ONLY ask questions she has asked on this Quizziz and yesterday's Quizziz

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or false: if I only study the questions from this Quizziz and yesterday's Quizziz, I will likely pass the test tomorrow

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Different parts of the nervous system carry out different functions. Which of the following correctly lists the hierarchy of the parts of the nervous system?

a)

peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system

c)

central nervous system, somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system

d)

sympathetic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, central nervous system

22.

True or false: I can assume a website is credible if it has a .org ending.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

True or false: if I do a google search for a topic and click the first link, I will definitely find trustworthy, scholarly information

a)

True

b)

False

24.

True or false: next week we have a quiz on the skeletal system

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which disorder would most directly involve system D?

a)

cerebral palsy

b)

rhabdomyolosis

c)

colorectal cancer

d)

bronchitis

26.

A similarity between the nervous system and the muscular system is that they both

a)

are composed of fascicles

b)

are composed of nerves

c)

help with movement in the body

d)

aid in fetal spinal cord development

27.

Which statement best describes muscle fibers?

a)

they are building blocks of muscle fascicles

b)

they are only present in cardiac muscle

c)

they are only present in skeletal muscle

d)

they bundle together to form muscles

28.

The nervous system of humans may respond to an object coming toward it by

a)

sending a message to skeletal muscles to move away from the object

b)

sending a message to smooth muscle to contract and relax

c)

sending a message to cardiac muscle to slow down

29.

Some human body structures are shown in the diagram here. Which structure has the largest impact on voluntary movement?

a)

structure 1

b)

structures 3 & 6

c)

structure 4

d)

structure 2

30.

Which body system below is correctly paired with its function?

a)

excretory — produces antibodies to fight disease-causing organisms

b)

digestive — produces hormones for storage and insulation

c)

reproductive — produce hormones and sex cells

d)

respiratory — collects waste material for digestion

31.

Which body systems include white blood cells?

a)

lymphatic, skeletal, immune

b)

immune, lymphatic, integumentary

c)

skeletal, immune, reproductive

d)

immune, circulatory, digestive

32.

Which body system includes skin and nerves?

a)

integumentary

b)

immune

c)

nervous

d)

lymphatic