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WorksheetsPeripheral nervous system - structure
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
a)
To connect the different parts of the body to the central nervous system (CNS).
b)
To connect the sensory receptors to the brain.
c)
To control voluntary and involuntary movements.
d)
To control organs of the body.
2.
The function of parasympathetic nervous system is bring the body back to homeostasis
a)
True
b)
False
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 "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
5.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Fun
6.
_____ neurons carry messages away from the central nervous system.
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Flower
7.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
8.
The _____ response is known as fight or flight.
a)
parasympathetic
b)
sympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
9.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
10.
The ____ nervous system controls unconscious activities.
a)
somatic
b)
sympathetic
c)
parasympathetic
d)
autonomic
11.
Which of the following effects are mediated by the sympathetic nervous system?
a)
Pupil constriction
b)
Increased heart rate
c)
Bladder contraction
d)
Decreased lung capacity
12.
Which Nervous System do the green dots on this diagram represent?
a)
Sensory Motor Division
b)
Sympathetic Division
c)
Parasympathetic Division
d)
Rest and Digest Division
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