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Nervous System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
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.

Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Spinal Cord

d)

Nerves

e)

Stomach

3.

Which of the following is the nervous system?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

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

5.

The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?

a)

Brain and Nerves

b)

Brain and Spinal Cord

c)

Spinal cord and Nerves

d)

Nerves and Neurons

6.

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

d)

Neurons

7.

The column of tissue connecting the brain to nerves is...

a)

spinal cord

b)

central nervous system

c)

peripheral nervous system

d)

All of the above

8.

An example of voluntary movement would be:

a)

Dancing

b)

heart beat

c)

digestion

d)

breathing

9.

What is mean by homeostasis?

a)

Controls and coordinates body activities through chemical

b)

controls and coordinates body activities through electrical impulses

c)

For maintenance of a steady state in the internal environment

d)

remove metabolic waste products from the cel

10.
a body system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord and nerves.
a)
endocrine system 
b)
nervous system
c)
nerve
d)
neuron