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The Nervous System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the nervous system

a)

has 2 divisions that work together

b)

consists of a network of nerves that branch out to the body

c)

made up of all the bones in the body

d)

consists of the brain and the spinal cord and is the control center of the body

2.

Which is the largest part of the brain?

a)

Brain/Cerebrum

b)

Medulla

c)

Spine

d)

Brain Stem

3.

(a)   controls the learning ability

4.

Central nervous system

a)

coordinates actions of muscles and helps maintain balance

b)

controls movement, senses and speech

c)

refers to the brain and spinal cord

d)

refers to neurons that branch off to the rest of the body

5.

Peripheral Nervous System

a)

consists of a network of nerves that branch out of the body

b)

coordinates actions of muscles and helps maintain balance

c)

located in the skull

d)

controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heart rate

6.

(a)   a stem shaped structure beneath the cerebellum

7.

What are the 4 main parts of a central nervous system?

(a)  

8.

Name the 2 types of nerves

(a)  

9.

Sensory nerves are responsible for ?

a)

movement

b)

the five senses (touch, smell, hearing, vision and taste)

c)

working of muscles

d)

thinking

10.

Which type of nerve is used based on the description.

Description: Boiling hot water burns you.

(a)