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WorksheetsThe Nervous System
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the black part of the eye called?
Retina
Nerve
Pupil
Iris
What is the colored part of the eye called?
Iris
Optic Nerve
Cornea
Rods and Cones
Which sense organ helps you hear?
Eyes
Nose
Mouth
Ears
Which body system coordinates all of the systems by controlling every activity that takes place?
The Nervous System
The Digestive System
The Endocrine System
The Circulatory System
The Immune System
Which organ is represented by letter A?
Brain
Spinal Cord
Nerves
Which organ is represented by letter B?
Brain
Spinal Cord
Nerves
Which organ is represented by letter C?
Brain
Spinal Cord
Nerves
The Nervous System is divided into two parts called
The Central Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System
The Central Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System
The Corollary Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System
The Corollary Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System
This is the control center of the nervous system controlling both voluntary and involuntary processes.
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
The nerves that coordinate messages from the brain and spine to all other parts of the body.
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Anything that occurs as a result of the organism thinking about it.
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
Anything that occurs automatically and without thought.
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
Digestion, Heartbeat, and Reflexes are examples of
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
Speaking, Running, and Karate Chopping are examples of
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
The Brain is made of a large mass of
Muscular Tissue
Neurons
Red Blood Cells
While Blood Cells
Glands
Letter B represents the
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medula
Letter A represents the
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medula
Letter C represents the
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medula
Which brain structure is responsible for balance and is involved with movement?
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla
Which brain structure controls all involuntary processes such as breathing, heartbeat, peristalsis
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla
Which brain structure controls all voluntary activities and is responsible for thought, memory, emotions, and reasoning?
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla
Which structure connects the Brain to the Peripheral Nervous System, while also directing some of the body's reflexes?
Spinal Cord
Esophagus
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
The Peripheral Nervous System is entirely made of
Nerves outside of the Central Nervous System
Nerves inside of the Central Nervous System
Muscle Tissues inside of the Central Nervous System
Muscle Tissues outside of the Central Nervous System
Which system is made up of the nerves and the senses?
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Nerve cells, or ________________, are the basic units of the nervous system.
cells
neurons
peripherals
muscles
Which part of the brain is in charge of balance?
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Frontal Lobe
What is the function of the nervous system?
to control and coordinate body functions and systems.
to protect the body from harm.
to identify pain and begin healing.
to break down food.
The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?
Brain and Nerves
Brain and Spinal Cord
Spinal cord and Nerves
Nerves and Neurons
What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?
Brain
Spinal Cord
Nerves
Neurons
What are the senses that the nervous system receives messages from? (mark all that apply)
Vision
Hearing
Smell
Taste
Touch
How can you keep the nervous system healthy?
Make healthful food choices
Drink plenty of water
Get plenty of sleep
All of the above
Select the VOLUNTARY action.
Actions which are NOT under your control
voluntary
involuntary
vertebrae
brain
Actions which are under your control
involuntary
voluntary
brain
vertebrae
Your brain is about the size of a ___________________.
grape
walnut
basketball
grapefruit
The part of an organism that gathers, processes, and responds to information is called The ______________.
Digestive System
Nervous System
Circulatory System
Integumentary
When you touch a hot pan, you immediately react because special nerve cells in your skin send a message to your _________.
finger
brain
eyes
spinal cord
TRUE or FALSE? AUDITORY receptors detect light.
True
False
Of the following, which is NOT a sense organ (used by one of your senses)?
eyes
tongue
ears
intestine
Sound waves that enter the ear are detected by __________ receptors.
auditory
photo
chemo
wave
______________ help detect light and create vision.
chemoreceptors
photoreceptors
auditory receptors
TRUE or FALSE? Your brain is the control center of your entire body.
True
False
Two main organs of The Nervous System are the brain and the __________.
stomach
lungs
spinal cord
liver
