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Nervous Sys pt 1 Overview

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

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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.

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

5.

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

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

6.

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

7.

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

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

8.

Anything that occurs automatically and without thought.

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

9.

Digestion, Heartbeat, and Reflexes are examples of

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

10.

Speaking, Running, and Karate Chopping are examples of

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

11.

The Brain is made of a large mass of

a)

Muscular Tissue

b)

Neurons

c)

Red Blood Cells

d)

While Blood Cells

e)

Glands

12.

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

13.

Function of nervous system is ____________.

a)

Digestion only

b)

Circulation only

c)

Control and coordination of the body

d)

Breathing only

14.

What will happen if all the sensory nerves stop working in any human's body?

a)

Messages will not reach to the brain or spinal cord.

b)

Brain is not able to process the received information.

c)

Nothing will happen as motor nerves will perform the functions.

15.

Motor nerves are important part of nervous system as they help in __________.

a)

Receiving the information from the sense organs.

b)

Passing the information to the brain from the other part of the body.

c)

Giving messages or commands from brain to the other part of the brain.

d)

These nerves are function-less.

16.
What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
a)
axons
b)
sensory receptors
c)
spinal cord
d)
motor neurons
17.
Division of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that is FIGHT OR FLIGHT
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
18.
 Division of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that is & REST AND DIGEST
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
19.
increased heart rate
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
20.

The sympathetic nervous system can be activated by physical stress, for instance, the threat of an attack by a predator. Which of the following responses would be initiated by the sympathetic nervous system in this situation?

a)

The heart rate decreases

b)

Relax Bladder

c)

Constrict Pupils

d)

Stimulates activity of the digestive system