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Divisions of the Nervous System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a division of the nervous system?

a)

Peripheral nervous system

b)

Somatic nervous system

2.

What is the main function of the somatic nervous system?

a)

Regulating internal organs

b)

Carrying sensory signals to the central nervous system

c)

Carrying motor signals to skeletal muscles

d)

Stimulating and mobilizing energy resources

3.

Which division of the peripheral nervous system is involved in regulating digestion and heartbeat?

a)

Somatic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Parasympathetic nervous system

d)

Central nervous system

4.

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

a)

Initiating the fight or flight response

b)

Restoring the body to a calm and composed state

c)

Controlling voluntary muscle movements

d)

Regulating the immune system

5.

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in fight or flight responses?

a)

Somatic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Parasympathetic nervous system

d)

Central nervous system

6.

What does the parasympathetic nervous system do?

a)

Stimulates and mobilizes energy resources

b)

Stimulates digestion and increases salivation

7.

Which division of the nervous system carries signals from internal organs to the central nervous system?

a)

Somatic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Parasympathetic nervous system

d)

Central nervous system

8.

What is the function of the central nervous system?

a)

Regulating internal organs

b)

Carrying sensory signals to the central nervous system

c)

Carrying motor signals to skeletal muscles

d)

Processing and coordinating information

9.

Which division of the peripheral nervous system is associated with voluntary movement?

a)

Somatic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Parasympathetic nervous system

d)

Central nervous system

10.

What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

Regulating internal organs

b)

Carrying sensory signals to the central nervous system

c)

Carrying motor signals to skeletal muscles

d)

Stimulating and mobilizing energy resources