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NERVOUS SYSTEM

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the nervous system?

a)

to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

b)

to protect the body from harm.

c)

to identify pain and begin healing.

d)

to break down food.

2.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Nervous System?

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Spinal Cord

d)

Nerves

3.

This nervous system subdivision controls our involuntary muscles.

a)

Central N.S.

b)

Peripheral N.S.

c)

Somatic N.S.

d)

Autonomic N.S.

4.

Which system controls all other body systems?

a)

Muscular

b)

Excretory

c)

Nervous

d)

Digestive

5.

The basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system is a nerve cell. Nerve cells are also called _______.

a)

Osteocytes

b)

Dendrites

c)

Neurons

d)

Spinal Cords

6.

What is the function of a nerve cell?

a)

To transport needed food around the body

b)

To control body movement for reflexes.

c)

To carry messages (impulses) to and from the Central Nervous System

d)

All of the above

7.

The Central Nervous system includes what two body organs?

a)

Brain and Nerves

b)

Brain and Spinal Cord

c)

Spinal cord and Nerves

d)

Nerves and Neurons

8.

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

d)

Neurons

9.

The part of the Nervous system that connects the brain to the different parts of the body.

a)

spinal cord

b)

Brainstem

c)

nerve cells

d)

All of them

10.

Myra hurt her toe. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting information to the brain about Myra’s toe?

a)

Brainstem

b)

Nerve cells

c)

Spinal cord

d)

Arteries

11.

Which subdivision of the nervous system is activated when you are in a dynamic or stress mode?

a)

Cranial Nerves

b)

Spinal Nerves

c)

Sympathetic

d)

Parasympathetic

12.

__________ is the part of a neuron or nerve cell that carries impulses TOWARD the cell body.

a)

dendrites

b)

cell body

c)

axon

13.

________ is the part of a neuron or nerve cell that carry impulses AWAY from the cell body going to the next dendrites.

a)

Dendrites

b)

Cell body

c)

Axon

14.

When you are floating on a beach or on a pool, which part of the brain controls your balance?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brainstem

15.

Which type of neuron carries the message AWAY from the brain or spinal cord towards the glands and muscles?

a)

Sensory Neuron

b)

Motor Neuron

c)

Associative Neuron

16.

Which part of the brain controls balance and body coordination?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

17.

When the spinal cord responds in an emergency to a stimulus before the brain could think, this is called a ________ action.

a)

response

b)

synapse

c)

cerebral response

d)

reflex

18.

What type of neuron sends the message or impulse TOWARD the brain and spinal cord?

a)

Associative neuron

b)

Sensory Neuron

c)

Motor Neuron

d)

Nerve cell

19.

An example of a reflex action would be:

a)

trying to solve a math problem

b)

dancing

c)

removing your hand instantly upon touching a hot surface

d)

breathing

20.

When you feel you want to poop, which part of your brain controls that one?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brainstem

d)

All of them

21.

When you sway your hands while you are walking, which part of your brain controls that action of yours?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brainstem

d)

All of them

22.

When you are riding the Space Shuttle in EK, which part of your brain helps you balance your body?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brainstem

d)

All of them

23.

Which part of the brain controls involuntary movements such as breathing and heart rate?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brainstem

d)

All of them

24.

How can you keep the nervous system healthy?

a)

Do regular exercise

b)

Drink plenty of water

c)

Get plenty of sleep

d)

All of the above

25.

After the brain has thought and processed the information brought by the sensory neurons, the _______ neurons carry the reaction to the muscles or glands.

a)

associative neuron

b)

motor neuron

c)

none of them

26.

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are both under what division of nervous system?

a)

Somatic Nervous System

b)

Autonomic Nervous System

c)

Central Nervous System

d)

Peripheral Nervous System

27.

What division of the nervous system is responsible for restoring your body to its relax mode?

a)

Spinal Nerves

b)

Sympathetic

c)

Parasympathetic

d)

Spinal Nerves

28.

The cerebellum deals with planning, recalling information, and decision making.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Emily was cross-stitching her project when she accidentally pricked the tip of her ring finger. At an instant, she pulled her hand. What kind of action did Emily show?

a)

Reflex

b)

Voluntary

c)

Involuntary

d)

Nervous

30.

When you have a toothache, you feel pain because _______________.

a)

there is a cavity in your tooth

b)

tiny bits of food are left between your teeth

c)

bacteria digest the food left between your teeth and produce an acid

d)

the cavity reaches the nerves and the nerves send a message to the brain