WorksheetsNervous System
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main function of the nervous system?
to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide
to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients
to control the body's activities by relaying messages
to control the body's movements
What are the two divisions of the nervous system?
Central and Lower nervous systems
Central and Peripheral nervous systems
Lower and Cerebral nervous systems
Central and Muscular nervous systems
A nerve cell is called a:
neutron
nerve
neuron
synapse
True or False: the cell body of a neuron has a nucleus.
True
False
The space between an axon of a neuron that is communicating with a dendrite of another neuron is called a ________________.
Neuron
Brain message
Stimulus
Synapse
Senses recognize ____________ which are recognized by the brain and results in a response.
Synapses
Brain messages
Stimuli (plural of stimulus)
Cerebrums
Which part of the brain controls involuntary movements such as digestion and your heartbeat?
cerebrum
cerebellum
medulla/spinal cord
Which part of the brain controls senses, thinking, and memory?
cerebrum
cerebellum
medulla
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
cerebrum
cerebellum
medulla
Which of the following is NOT a sense?
hearing
nose
smell
touch
True or False: the right side of the brain controls the right side of your body, while the left side of the brain controls the left side of your body.
True
False
Your brain is a soft organ.
True
False
How many neurons are in your brain?
hundreds
thousands
millions
billions
What is a neuron?
a bone in your spinal cord
a blood vessel in your brain
a nerve cell
a stroke
Select the three main parts of the brain.
cerebellum
spinal cord
brain stem
cerebrum
liquid
What is the largest part of the brain?
brain stem
medulla
cerebrum
cerebellum
If you lose the feeling in a body part, you may have become __________________.
sleepy
paralyzed
comatose
stroke
A blocked blood vessel in the brain can lead to a __________.
kidney infection
stomach ulcer
lung infection
stroke
The pathway of nerves to and from the brain is called _________________.
cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
medulla
The body's automatic actions like breathing, coughing, and beating of your heart are controlled by the ______________.
cerebrum
cerebellum
spinal cord
medulla
What part of the brain is #2 pointing to?
cerebellum
brain stem
cerebrum
Which part of the brain is #3 pointing to?
cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
What is the colored part of the eye called?
Iris
Optic Nerve
Cornea
Rods and Cones
