WorksheetsThe Nervous System
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 22mins
The structures that control the actions of the body in response to stimuli from the environment; it is formed by billions of specialized nerve cells called neurons
Dendrite
Nervous System
Spinal Cord
Neuron
branchlike extension of a neuron that receives impulses from neighboring neurons
Dendrite
Nervous System
Spinal Cord
Neuron
a nerve cell that is specialized to receive and conduct electrical impulses
Dendrite
Nervous System
Spinal Cord
Neuron
A column of nerve tissue running from the base of the brain through the vertebral column
Dendrite
Nervous System
Spinal Cord
Neuron
An elongated extension of a neuron that carries impulses away from the cell body
Dendrite
Axon
Spinal Cord
Neuron
the organ that is the main control center of the nervous system
Dendrite
Nervous System
Spinal Cord
Brain
Zeke saw a pen he dropped on the floor. He bent down and picked up the pen. His brain had to receive information from the eyes. Then it sent signals to his muscles so he could pick up the pen. What type of neurons sent impulses to his muscles?
Sensory Neurons
Motor Neurons
Mae puts on her new winter scarf. Signals are sent to her brain telling her that the scarf is soft. Which sense provides her brain with this information?
Touch
Sight
Hearing
Taste
Smell
What is the role of the nervous system in the body?
To protect other organs and tissues
To send messages using blood cells
To gather and respond to information
To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
The pupil opens and closes automatically in response to light. What part of your nervous system controls this response.
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
The pupil opening and closing automatically in response to light is what type of action?
Voluntary
Involuntary
