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The Nervous System

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Nervous System is...

a)
A network of blood vessels that transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
b)
A system of organs that help with digestion and absorption of nutrients.
c)
A complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.
d)
A group of muscles that control movement in the body.
2.

The Nervous System has two main parts...

a)

Brain and Spine

b)
Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
c)
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) and Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)
d)
Motor Nervous System and Sensory Nervous System
3.

The Central Nervous System consists of

a)

Brain and Neurons

b)

Sensory and Motor Neurons

c)

Brain and Spinal Cord

4.

The peripheral nervous system is made up of

a)

Brain and Spinal Cord

b)

Sensory and Motor Neurons

c)

Muscle and Bones

5.

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.

a)

TRUE

b)

False

6.

The cerebellum is also called "little brain" and helps with...

a)

logical thinking

b)

breathing and

heart rate

c)

movement, balance and coordination

7.

The forebrain consists of...

a)

cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus

b)

cerebellum, medulla oblongata and pons

8.

The cerebellum consists of the motor cortex, somatosensory cortex as well as the...

a)

Frontal Lobe

b)

Parietal Lobe

c)

Occipital Lobe

d)

Temporal Lobe

9.

Two examples of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are...

a)

concussion and edema

b)

hypoxia and anoxia

c)

stroke and heart attack

d)

concussion and stroke

10.

Hypoxia is...

a)

the shortage of blood to the brain caused by a stroke

b)

the shortage of oxygen to the brain caused by a heart Attack

11.

Anoxia is...

a)

shortage of oxygen to the brain cause by a heart attack

b)

no oxygen to parts of the brain caused by a heart attack

c)

shortage of blood to the brain cause by a heart attack

d)

no blood to parts of the brain caused by a heart attack

12.

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and improve its efficiency.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

ABI stands for...

a)

Traumatic Brain Injury

b)

Non-Traumatic

Acquired Brain Injury

c)

All Brains Store Information

14.

The human brain has the consistency of gelatin and relies on the skull for protection.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Motor neurons transmit signals from the

Central Nervous System (CNS) to muscles and glands.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Sensory neurons transmit sensory information

from sensory organs and receptors

to the central nervous system.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

A ___________diagnoses, treats and manages disorders of the brain and nervous system.

a)

Gastrologist

b)

Pulmonologist

c)

Neurologist

d)

Pediatrician

18.

If you have a brain injury you may have the following symptoms.

a)

Physical

b)

Cognitive

c)

Sensory

d)

Emotional