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Science grade 6

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which body system coordinates all of the systems by controlling every activity that takes place?

a)

The Nervous System

b)

The Digestive System

c)

The Endocrine System

d)

The Circulatory System

e)

The Immune System

2.

Which organ is represented by letter A?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

3.

Which organ is represented by letter B?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

4.

Which organ is represented by letter C?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

5.

The Nervous System is divided into two parts called

a)

The Central Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System

b)

The Central Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System

c)

The Corollary Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System

d)

The Corollary Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System

6.

This is the control center of the nervous system controlling both voluntary and involuntary processes.

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

7.

The nerves that coordinate messages from the brain and spine to all other parts of the body.

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

8.

Anything that occurs as a result of the organism thinking about it.

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

9.

Anything that occurs automatically and without thought.

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

10.

Digestion, Heartbeat, and Reflexes are examples of

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

11.

Speaking, Running, and Karate Chopping are examples of

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

12.

The Brain is made of a large mass of

a)

Muscular Tissue

b)

Neurons

c)

Red Blood Cells

d)

While Blood Cells

e)

Glands

13.

Letter B represents the

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Medula

14.

Letter A represents the

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Medula

15.

Letter C represents the

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Medula

16.

Which brain structure is responsible for balance and is involved with movement?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Medulla

17.

Which brain structure controls all involuntary processes such as breathing, heartbeat, peristalsis

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Medulla

18.

Which brain structure controls all voluntary activities and is responsible for thought, memory, emotions, and reasoning?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Medulla

19.

Which structure connects the Brain to the Peripheral Nervous System, while also directing some of the body's reflexes?

a)

Spinal Cord

b)

Esophagus

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx

e)

Trachea

20.

The Peripheral Nervous System is entirely made of

a)

Nerves outside of the Central Nervous System

b)

Nerves inside of the Central Nervous System

c)

Muscle Tissues inside of the Central Nervous System

d)

Muscle Tissues outside of the Central Nervous System

21.

_________ is the major organ ofthe Nervous system.

a)

BRAIN

b)

LUNGS

c)

HEART

d)

STOMACH

22.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?
a)
brain and spinal cord
b)
brain and cranial nerves
c)
spinal cord and spinal nerves
d)
cranial nerves and spinal nerves
23.

What is the number 4 pointing to?

a)

brain stem

b)

frontal lobe

c)

cerebellum

d)

spinal cord

24.

Give 5 tips on keeping the brain healthy and active.

4 lines
25.

What is a Neuron?

a)

A cell

b)

A transmitter to transmit messages to cells

c)

A receiver for information

d)

a gland

26.

Symptoms include: Tremor and Shuffling gait

a)

Parkinson's Disease

b)

Cushing's syndrome

c)

Polio

d)

Aphasia

27.

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.

28.

Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Spinal Cord

d)

Nerves

e)

Stomach

29.

What are the senses that the nervous system receives messages from? (mark all that apply)

a)

Vision

b)

Hearing

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

30.

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.

31.

Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Spinal Cord

d)

Nerves

e)

Stomach

32.

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

33.

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

d)

Neurons

34.

What are the senses that the nervous system receives messages from? (mark all that apply)

a)

Vision

b)

Hearing

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

35.

What kind of cells make up the nervous system?

a)

Plasma

b)

Neurons

c)

Blood Vessels

d)

Spinal Cord

36.

The spinal cord is.....

a)

The command center of the nervous system

b)

The body's message and control center

c)

A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body.

d)

All of the above.

37.

How can you keep the nervous system healthy?

a)

Make healthful food choices

b)

Drink plenty of water

c)

Get plenty of sleep

d)

All of the above

38.

Select the VOLUNTARY action.

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.

Actions which are NOT under your control

a)

voluntary

b)

involuntary

c)

vertebrae

d)

brain

40.

Actions which are under your control

a)

involuntary

b)

voluntary

c)

brain

d)

vertebrae

41.

Your brain is about the size of a ___________________.

a)

grape

b)

walnut

c)

basketball

d)

grapefruit

42.
What bone protects your brain?
a)
Skull
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Cerbrum
d)
Deltoids
43.

A nerve cell that is specialized to transfer messages in the form of fast moving electrical energy

a)

neuron

b)

brain

c)

medulla

d)

cerebellum

44.
Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?
a)
afferent and efferent
b)
peripheral and central
c)
somatic and autonomic
d)
sympathetic and parasympathetic
45.

The spinal cord is.....

a)

The command center of the nervous system

b)

The body's message and control center

c)

A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body.

d)

All of the above.

46.

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.

47.

Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Spinal Cord

d)

Nerves

e)

Stomach

48.

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

49.

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

d)

Neurons

50.

What are the senses that the nervous system receives messages from? (mark all that apply)

a)

Vision

b)

Hearing

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

e)

Touch

51.

What kind of cells make up the nervous system?

a)

Plasma

b)

Neurons

c)

Blood Vessels

d)

Spinal Cord

52.

The spinal cord is.....

a)

The command center of the nervous system

b)

The body's message and control center

c)

A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body.

d)

All of the above.

53.

How can you keep the nervous system healthy?

a)

Make healthful food choices

b)

Drink plenty of water

c)

Get plenty of sleep

d)

All of the above

54.

Select the VOLUNTARY action.

a)
b)
c)
d)
55.

Actions which are NOT under your control

a)

voluntary

b)

involuntary

c)

vertebrae

d)

brain

56.

Actions which are under your control

a)

involuntary

b)

voluntary

c)

brain

d)

vertebrae

57.

Your brain is about the size of a ___________________.

a)

grape

b)

walnut

c)

basketball

d)

grapefruit

58.
What bone protects your brain?
a)
Skull
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Cerbrum
d)
Deltoids
59.

A nerve cell that is specialized to transfer messages in the form of fast moving electrical energy

a)

neuron

b)

brain

c)

medulla

d)

cerebellum

60.
Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?
a)
afferent and efferent
b)
peripheral and central
c)
somatic and autonomic
d)
sympathetic and parasympathetic
61.

Select the VOLUNTARY action.

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

Actions which are NOT under your control

a)

voluntary

b)

involuntary

c)

vertebrae

d)

brain

63.

Actions which are under your control

a)

involuntary

b)

voluntary

c)

brain

d)

vertebrae

64.
What bone protects your brain?
a)
Skull
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Cerbrum
d)
Deltoids
65.

A nerve cell that is specialized to transfer messages in the form of fast moving electrical energy

a)

neuron

b)

brain

c)

medulla

d)

cerebellum

66.
Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?
a)
afferent and efferent
b)
peripheral and central
c)
somatic and autonomic
d)
sympathetic and parasympathetic
67.
Which of the following parts is not found in the urinary system?
a)
Ureters
b)
Urethra
c)
Bladder
d)
Rectum 
68.

The organ that removes metabolic wastes including urea, excess water, and salts from the blood.

a)

lung

b)

liver

c)

kidney

d)

colon

69.

The organ whose excretory functions include detoxification of the blood and formation of urea.

a)

liver

b)

kidney

c)

heart

d)

gall bladder

70.

Which structure is a hollow muscular sac?

a)

Bladder

b)

Kidney

c)

Ureter

d)

Urethra

71.
What is #4?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureter
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
72.
What is #2?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureters
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
73.
What do kidneys filter?
a)
ammonia
b)
nitrogenous wastes
c)
urine
d)
blood
74.

Which row correctly shows what is excreted from the lungs and the kidneys?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

75.
Urine production takes place in the:
a)
nephrons
b)
bladder
c)
ureter
d)
renal pelvis
76.
Which are the tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder?
a)
Adrenal tubes
b)
Kidneys
c)
Ureters
d)
Urethras
77.
The _________ is/are responsible for urine storage.
a)
Bladder
b)
Kidneys
c)
Ureter
d)
Urethra
78.

The urine passes through the __________ as it passes out of the body.

a)

urethra

b)

ureters

c)

bladder

d)

kidney

79.

What is the function of the kidneys?

a)

Filter out waste from the blood

b)

Help to move the body along with the bones

c)

Bring in oxygen to add to red blood cells

d)

Send motor signals throughout the body

80.
How many kidneys do you have?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
d)
2
81.
Which of the following parts is not found in the urinary system?
a)
Ureters
b)
Urethra
c)
Bladder
d)
Rectum 
82.

The organ that removes metabolic wastes including urea, excess water, and salts from the blood.

a)

lung

b)

liver

c)

kidney

d)

colon

83.
These organs are responsible for what?
a)
storing urine
b)
storing water
c)
filtering blood
d)
they don't have a particular job 

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