WorksheetsNervous System TY
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?
gathering information
responding to a stimulus
maintaining homeostasis
collecting waste
True or false:
A reflex signal must travel to the brain before a response to the stimulus can occur.
True
False
What is a reflex?
an automatic movement in response to a stimulus
the gap between neurons where chemical reactions occur
the part of the brain responsible for involuntary movements
a muscle memory
Two neurons connect at a place called a _______.
synapse
stimulus
cerebrum
cell body
Physical injuries, like a major car accident, can be very dangerous to nervous system health. How?
the nerves will communicate slower
pain receptors activate during physical injuries
damaged nerves cannot send or receive signals
the driver will be very upset about their destroyed car
After seeing a moth, a frog uses its tongue to catch it. This is an example of:
gathering information
responding to a stimulus
maintaining homeostasis
collecting waste
A spider feels a fly land on its web. This is an example of:
gathering information
responding to a stimulus
maintaining homeostasis
collecting waste
The CENTRAL nervous system is made up of which two organs?
Brain and Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves
Peripheral Nerves and Heart
Heart and Lungs
Which part sends nerve impulse to the next cell?
Dendrite
Axon
Axon Terminal
Cell Body
The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons. Labelled D in diagram.
Synapse
Axon
Axon Terminal
Dendrite
Which statement best describes a reflex arc?
Slow response that you have to think about
Rapid response to protect body from harm
Without the nervous system, you couldn't
walk
breathe
think
all of the above
Dendrites
Axon Terminals
Myelin Sheath
Schwann Cells
What type of neuron is represented on the image?
Motor Neuron
Interneuron
Sensory Neuron
What type of neuron is represented on the image?
Motor Neuron
Interneuron
Sensory Neuron
What type of neuron is represented on the image?
Motor Neuron
Interneuron
Sensory Neuron
Type of neuron that perceive information about your environment.
Motor Neuron
Interneuron
Sensory Neuron
Type of neuron located only in the brain and spinal cord that pass impulses from one neuron to another.
Motor Neuron
Interneuron
Sensory Neuron
Type of neuron that sends nerve impulses to muscles and gland, by the command of other neurons.
Motor Neurons
Interneurons
Sensory Neurons
This type of neuron transmits signals from the brain to your muscles.
Sensory Neuron
Interneuron
Motor Neuron
This type of neuron is located in the Brain and Spinal Cord.
Sensory Neuron
Interneuron
Motor Neuron
What is the name for anything from the outside that can make the body react or change what it is doing?
Reflex
Neuron
Stimuli
