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The Nervous sYSTEM

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The system of the body that carries information to all parts of the body.
a)
Nervous system
b)
Spinal Cord
c)
Neuron
d)
Brain
2.
The part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, and unconscious muscle activities.
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain
d)
Spinal Cord
3.
The part of the brain that controls conscious thoughts, senses, language  and memories.
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Cerebrum
c)
Dendrites
d)
Brain Stem
4.
A nerve cell.
a)
Neuron
b)
Spinal cord
c)
Dendrite
d)
Brain
5.
Branch-like extensions of the neuron that receive chemical messages and carry them to the cell body.
a)
Dendrites
b)
Neurons
c)
Nerves
d)
Spinal Cord
6.

Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?

a)

gathering information

b)

responding to a stimulus

c)

maintaining homeostasis

d)

secreting hormones

7.

Cover dancing requires a lot of coordination, but which part of your brain coordinates your muscle movements?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

brain stem

d)

hypocampus

8.

Even though Khing loves to sleep, her heart still beats and lungs still breathe. Which part of her brain controls this?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

brain stem

d)

optical nerve

9.

Two neurons connect at a place called a _______.

a)

synapse

b)

stimulus

c)

cerebrum

d)

cell body

10.

What is the main function of the nervous system?

a)

to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

b)

to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients

c)

to control the body's activities by relaying messages

d)

to control the body's movements

11.

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

a)

Central and Lower nervous systems

b)

Central and Peripheral nervous systems

c)

Lower and Cerebral nervous systems

d)

Central and Muscular nervous systems

12.

A nerve cell is called a:

a)

neutron

b)

nerve

c)

neuron

d)

synapse

13.

Dendrites are part of a neuron that carries electrical signals _______ the cell body.

a)

to

b)

away

c)

in between

14.

Axons are part of a neuron that send electrical signals ________ the cell body

a)

to

b)

away from

c)

in between

15.

True or False: the cell body of a neuron has a nucleus.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The space between an axon of a neuron that is communicating with a dendrite of another neuron is called a ________________.

a)

Neuron

b)

Brain message

c)

Stimulus

d)

Synapse

17.

The cerebellum is labeled as #...

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

18.

The brain stem/medulla is labeled as #...

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

19.

#1 is pointing to the...

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

20.

Which part of the brain controls senses, thinking, and memory?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

21.

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

22.

Which of the following is NOT a sense?

a)

hearing

b)

nose

c)

smell

d)

touch

23.

True or False: the right side of the brain controls the right side of your body, while the left side of the brain controls the left side of your body.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Someone who is "right-brained" is considered to be more...

a)

logical

b)

creative

25.

Someone who is "left-brained" is considered to be more....

a)

logical

b)

creative

26.
Identify the lobe of the brain that is highlighted.  
a)
frontal
b)
temporal
c)
occipital
d)
parietal
27.
Identify the lobe of the brain
a)
frontal
b)
temporal
c)
occipital
d)
parietal
28.
What is the largest area of the brain that controls everything conscious?
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Cerebrum
c)
Diencephalon
d)
Brain Stem
29.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?
a)
brain and spinal cord
b)
brain and cranial nerves
c)
spinal cord and spinal nerves
d)
cranial nerves and spinal nerves
30.
What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?
a)
To maintain temperature
b)
To improve conductivity
c)
To protect the axon
d)
To release neurotransmitters
31.
Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs (like your stomach) to the
a)
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
b)
central nervous system (CNS)
c)
muscles
d)
sense organs
32.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
33.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "F" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
34.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "C" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
35.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Node of Ranvier
36.
These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord
a)
Sensory Neurons
b)
Motor Neurons
c)
Efferent Neurons
d)
Glial Cells
37.
These neuron processes transmit information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
38.
These neuron processes transmit information from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
39.
This part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function, blood pressure, breathing, digestion.
a)
Autonomic Nervous System
b)
Sensory Nervous System
c)
Motor Nervous System
d)
Peripheral Nervous System
40.
Your _______ senses the chemical in the air, and sends this information to your brain.
a)
Nostril
b)
nasal passages
c)
Olfactory bulb

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