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Nervous System Quiz

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)
1.

Brain

b)
2.

Peripheral Nervous System

c)
3.

Central Nervous System

2.

A nerve cell that carries information back and forth from the enviornment and the central nervous system is a ______?

a)

reflex

b)

gland

c)

medulla

d)

neuron

3.

Which of the following parts of teh brain controls the body's positioning and balance?

a)

Medulla

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Spinal Cord

4.

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and (a)   .

5.

The (a)   , or involuntary nervous system controls actions such as hear rate and digestion that occurs without you having to think about it.

6.

The (a)   , or voluntary nervous system controls voluntary action and reflexes.

7.

What are the main parts of the central nervous system?

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8.

Both the brain and spinal cord are protected by what other BODY SYSTEM?

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9.

Breathing can be considered voluntary and involuntary. Explain why.

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