WorksheetsEssentials of Healthcare:Nervous System Review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
The NERVOUS SYSTEM consists of:
the brain only
the brain and spinal cord
nerves
the brain, the spinal cord and nerves
The two parts of the nervous system are the:
parasympathetic & sympathetic
Autonomic & somatic
Central & peripheral
The CENTRAL nervous system consists of
the brain only
the brain and spinal cord
neurons only
the brain, the spinal cord and neurons
The PERIPHERAL nervous system consists of:
the brain only
the brain and spinal cord
the nerve cells throughout the body
the brain, the spinal cord and nerves
The division of the nervous system that is your body's control center, responsible for interpreting signals and making decisions.
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
Another name for a nerve cell is:
tissue
spinal cord
neuron
brain
The part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement is the
cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
spine
The brain stem controls which function?
walking
breathing
making decisions
planning and thinking logically
An example of an involuntary action is:
walking
singing
watching tv
blood pumping through your body
An example of a voluntary action is:
breathing
throwing a ball
blinking
digesting food
The involuntary nervous system can also be called the __________________ nervous system.
autonomic
somatic
central
peripheral
Which organ connects nearly all the parts of the body to the brain?
spinal cord
rib cage
brain stem
neuron
The division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the "fight or flight" responses is the
sympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
The division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the "rest and digest" responses is the
sympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
Which part of the brain is colored yellow?
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Which part of the brain is colored blue?
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Which part of the brain is colored pink?
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Which part of the brain is colored green?
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Lobe of the brain responsible for visual processing:
Frontal lobe
Cerebellum
Occipital lobe
Brain stem
Lobe of the brain responsible for thinking and creating:
Frontal lobe
Cerebellum
Parietal lobe
Brain stem
Part of the brain that connects the rest of the brain to the spinal cord.
Temporal lobe
Cerebellum
Parietal lobe
Brain stem
Lobe of the brain that helps with hearing, forming speech, and memory.
Temporal lobe
Cerebellum
Parietal lobe
Frontal lobe
Lobe of the brain that helps process our sensations (pain, pressure, etc)
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Frontal lobe
The part of the PNS that controls voluntary movements.
autonomic
somatic
sympathetic
parasympathetic
What is the function of a nerve?
To transport needed food around the body
To control body movement for reflexes.
To carry messages (impulses) to and form the Central Nervous System
All of the above
A direct or indirect injury to the brain that results in headache, memory loss, or vision problems.
CTE
TBI
A progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries, including concussions and repeated blows to the head.
CTE
TBI
Phineas Gage was working on the railroad when an iron rod went through his skull. His behavior and impulse control were affected by the accident. Which structure did he damage in the accident?
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
