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Stimuli and Responses

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____ is the change in the surrounding environment that can be detected by sensory organs.

a)

Stimulus

b)

Response

c)

Affector

d)

Effector

2.

Picking up a phone after hearing the phone ringing is an example of _____.

a)

stimulus

b)

response

c)

affector

d)

effector

3.

_____ is a special structure of sensory organs that is very sensitive to stimuli.

a)

Stimulus

b)

Response

c)

Affector

d)

Effector

4.

_____ is a part of the body that responds to stimulus. Examples are muscles and glands.

a)

Stimulus

b)

Response

c)

Affector

d)

Effector

5.

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and _____.

a)

cranial nerves

b)

spinal nerves

c)

spinal cord

d)

sensory organs

6.

There are _____ pairs of cranial nerves that connect the brain to sensory organs and internal organs.

a)

31

b)

13

c)

12

d)

21

7.

Which of the following is not a function of human nervous system?

a)

Produce suitable response

b)

Sends information in the form of impulses

c)

Interprets impulses

d)

Produce stimuli

8.

Voluntary actions are conscious actions that are controlled by the _____.

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla oblongata

d)

spinal cord

9.

_____ is a stimulus that causes pupil to enlarge and shrink.

a)

Change

b)

Heat

c)

Light

d)

Response

10.

Which of the following is an example of reflex action?

a)

Digestion of food in the small intestine

b)

Increase in rate of heartbeat during vigorous exercise

c)

Quick withdrawal of hand upon touching a sharp object

d)

Contraction and enlargement of pupil