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WorksheetsThe nervous system
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 37mins
The nervous system is a specialised network of cells, known as (a)
The nervous system is the fastest acting system in the body because neurons transmit __________ __________
(a)
The (a) nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord.
Which of the following statements about the central nervous system is correct?
It controls reflex responses
It plays a role in psychological processes
It is further divided into the autonomic and somatic nervous systems
It comprises of relay neurons
Which of the following statements about the brain are correct?
It is divided into 4 lobes
It comprises of motor neurons
It contains structures that send commands to both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems
It deals with psychological processes and higher mental functions
The __________ __________ transmits information to and from the brain.
(a)
The spinal cord controls (a) responses.
The (a) nervous system comprises the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
Which of the following are divisions of the peripheral nervous system?
Autonomic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Spinal cord
Which of the following words can be used to describe the autonomic nervous system?
Unconscious
Voluntary
Life-maintaining
The autonomic nervous system comprises of:
Sensory neurons
Relay neurons
Motor neurons
Sensory and motor neurons
The autonomic nervous system carries information
Towards the central nervous system
Away from the central nervous system
Both to and from the central nervous system
The autonomic nervous system carries commands from the __________ __________
(a)
The (a) nervous system can be further divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
The (a) nervous system prepares the body for the fight or flight response
Which of the following physiological changes are associated with the sympathetic nervous system?
Decreased heart rate
Pupil dilation
Diversion of blood towards the skin
Inhibited digestion
The (a) nervous system aims to conserve energy.
Which of the following physiological changes are associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
Increased breathing rate
Inhibited salivation
Pupil constriction
Decreased heart rate
Which of the following statements about the somatic nervous system is correct?
It connects the central nervous system with the senses and skeletal muscles
It is involved in unconscious involuntary behaviours
It is further divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
It comprises the brain and spinal cord
The somatic nervous system:
Prepares the body for fight or flight
Deals with cognitive functions
Detects sensations
Controls reflex responses
Produces muscle movement
The somatic nervous system comprises of:
Sensory neurons
Relay neurons
Motor neurons
Sensory and motor neurons
The somatic nervous system carries information:
Towards the central nervous system
Away from the central nervous system
Both to and from the central nervous system
The somatic nervous system carries commands from the __________ __________
(a)
The (a) lobe governs decision making and problem solving.
The (a) lobe processes auditory information.
The (a) lobe processes visual information.
The __________ __________ is a structure of the brain that regulates breathing and heart rate.
(a)
The (a) lobe processes touch sensations.
The (a) plays a role in co-ordination and balance.
Which division of the nervous system makes conscious decisions?
Central nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
The fight or flight response occurs when the parasympathetic division is in control.
True
False
What division of the nervous system detects information using sensory receptors?
Autonomic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Central nervous system
David's heart is beating rapidly, his pupils are dilated, and his mouth is dry. This response was triggered by which division of his nervous system?
Central nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
The two major divisions of the nervous system are:
The central and peripheral nervous systems
The somatic and autonomic nervous systems
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Which of the following is regulated by the autonomic nervous system?
Breathing
Heart rate
Raising your hand
Kicking a ball
Which of the differences between the somatic and autonomic nervous System are correct?
The autonomic nervous system is involuntary and unconscious while the somatic nervous system is voluntary and conscious
The somatic nervous system comprises purely of motor neurons while the autonomic nervous system comprises of both sensory and motor neurons
The autonomic nervous system carries commands from the brain stem while the somatic nervous system carries commands from the motor cortex
Neurons collect, process and respond to information in the environment through the control of organs and muscles. which of the following statements are true?
Sensory neurons collect information from sensory organs.
Relay neurons in the brain process information received from sensory neurons and transmits the message to motor neurons
Motor neurons connect with muscles and glands and allow for a physical response.
Motor neurons connect with sensory neurons to allow for a reflex response.
