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WorksheetsThe Nervous System
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Nervous System is...
The Nervous System has two main parts...
Brain and Spine
The Central Nervous System consists of
Brain and Neurons
Sensory and Motor Neurons
Brain and Spinal Cord
The peripheral nervous system is made up of
Brain and Spinal Cord
Sensory and Motor Neurons
Muscle and Bones
Neurons are microscopic cells. They can join together with other neurons to form connections called pathways that transmit information. These pathways can get stronger the more they are used.
TRUE
False
The cerebellum is also called "little brain" and helps with...
logical thinking
breathing and
heart rate
movement, balance and coordination
The forebrain consists of...
cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus
cerebellum, medulla oblongata and pons
The cerebellum consists of the motor cortex, somatosensory cortex as well as the...
Frontal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Two examples of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are...
concussion and edema
hypoxia and anoxia
stroke and heart attack
concussion and stroke
Hypoxia is...
the shortage of blood to the brain caused by a stroke
the shortage of oxygen to the brain caused by a heart Attack
Anoxia is...
shortage of oxygen to the brain cause by a heart attack
no oxygen to parts of the brain caused by a heart attack
shortage of blood to the brain cause by a heart attack
no blood to parts of the brain caused by a heart attack
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and improve its efficiency.
TRUE
FALSE
ABI stands for...
Traumatic Brain Injury
Non-Traumatic
Acquired Brain Injury
All Brains Store Information
The human brain has the consistency of gelatin and relies on the skull for protection.
TRUE
FALSE
Motor neurons transmit signals from the
Central Nervous System (CNS) to muscles and glands.
TRUE
FALSE
Sensory neurons transmit sensory information
from sensory organs and receptors
to the central nervous system.
TRUE
FALSE
A ___________diagnoses, treats and manages disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Gastrologist
Pulmonologist
Neurologist
Pediatrician
If you have a brain injury you may have the following symptoms.
Physical
Cognitive
Sensory
Emotional
