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PNS Review

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
2.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
3.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Fun
4.
_____ neurons carry  messages away from the central nervous system.
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Flower
5.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
6.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
7.
You're giving a speech in front of the class (most of you would feel this)
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
8.

What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

a)

neurons

b)

sensory receptors

c)

spinal cord

d)

motor nerves

e)

sensory nerves

9.

A nerve cell is called a ...

a)

dendrite

b)

nerve

c)

neuron

d)

synapse

10.

_________ detect stimuli and transform them into nerve impulses.

a)

sensory neurons

b)

motor neurons

c)

sensory receptors

d)

axon terminals

e)

synpases

11.

Another name for motor neurons is

a)

efferent neurons.

b)

afferent neurons.

c)

somatic neurons.

d)

sympathetic neurons.

e)

parasympathetic neurons .

12.

The part of the peripheral nervous system that brings information to the central nervous system is the

a)

Motor

b)

Afferent

c)

Efferent

d)

Autonomic

13.

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

a)

To connect the different parts of the body to the central nervous system (CNS).

b)

To connect the sensory receptors to the brain.

c)

To control voluntary and involuntary movements.

d)

To control organs of the body.

14.

The function of parasympathetic nervous system is bring the body back to homeostasis

a)

True

b)

False

15.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
16.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
17.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Fun
18.
_____ neurons carry  messages away from the central nervous system.
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Flower
19.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
20.
The _____ response is known as fight or flight.
a)
parasympathetic
b)
sympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
21.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
22.
The ____ nervous system controls unconscious activities.
a)
somatic
b)
sympathetic
c)
parasympathetic
d)
autonomic
23.

Which of the following effects are mediated by the sympathetic nervous system?

a)

Pupil constriction

b)

Increased heart rate

c)

Bladder contraction

d)

Decreased lung capacity

24.

Which Nervous System do the green dots on this diagram represent?

a)

Sensory Motor Division

b)

Sympathetic Division

c)

Parasympathetic Division

d)

Rest and Digest Division

25.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
26.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
27.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Fun
28.
_____ neurons carry  messages away from the central nervous system.
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Flower
29.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
30.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
31.
You're giving a speech in front of the class (most of you would feel this)
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
32.

What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

a)

neurons

b)

sensory receptors

c)

spinal cord

d)

motor nerves

e)

sensory nerves

33.

A nerve cell is called a ...

a)

dendrite

b)

nerve

c)

neuron

d)

synapse

34.

_________ detect stimuli and transform them into nerve impulses.

a)

sensory neurons

b)

motor neurons

c)

sensory receptors

d)

axon terminals

e)

synpases

35.

Another name for motor neurons is

a)

efferent neurons.

b)

afferent neurons.

c)

somatic neurons.

d)

sympathetic neurons.

e)

parasympathetic neurons .

36.

The part of the peripheral nervous system that brings information to the central nervous system is the

a)

Motor

b)

Afferent

c)

Efferent

d)

Autonomic

37.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?
a)
brain & spinal cord
b)
sensory neurons
c)
motor neurons
d)
sensory receptors
38.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
39.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
40.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
41.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
42.
Controls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, etc.
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
basal ganglia
d)
brainstem
43.
increased heart rate
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
44.
You're giving a speech in front of the class (most of you would feel this)
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
45.

The autonomic nervous system is a branch of your ... nervous system.

a)

central

b)

peripheral

46.

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

central and peripheral

b)

parasympathetic and sympathetic

c)

brain and spinal cord

d)

nerves and ganglia

47.

The sympathetic division is responsible for...

a)

stress

b)

relaxation

c)

digestion

d)

resting

48.

Which one coordinates the inner organs?

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system

49.

They slow heartbeat.

a)

sympathetic nerves

b)

parasympathetic nerves

50.

If Jessica accidentally touches the stove while cooking and she immediately pulls her hand back, this is an example of the autonomic nervous system.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Alexa is presenting a project in front of her class. She starts sweating and her heart rate increases. This is an example of the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic division.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

The main function of this system is to connect the CNS to the rest of the body.

a)

central nervous system

b)

muscle cells

c)

peripheral nervous system

d)

the brain

53.

These nerves will transmit information from sensory receptors in the body to the CNS

a)

motor nerves

b)

sensory nerves

c)

mixed nerves

d)

auto nerves

54.

These nerves will transmit information from the CNS to muscles, organs, and glands

a)

motor nerves

b)

sensory nerves

c)

mixed nerves

d)

auto nerves

55.

These nerves contain both sensory and motor neurons

a)

motor nerves

b)

sensory nerves

c)

mixed nerves

d)

auto nerves

56.

Which letter identifies the afferent nerves (sensory)

a)

A

b)

B

57.

Which letter identifies the efferent nerves (motor)

a)

A

b)

B

58.

Which systems are included with the PNS?

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

somatic nervous system

c)

reflective nervous system

d)

dynamic nervous system

59.

This part of the PNS will sense the external environment and will control all voluntary activities

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system

c)

dynamic nervous system

d)

reflective nervous system

60.

Where are the cranial nerves located

a)

head and neck

b)

arms and shoulders

c)

legs and hips

d)

hands and feet

61.

This part of the PNS will control the involuntary activities of the body

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

autonomic nervous system

c)

reflective nervous system

d)

dynamic nervous system

62.

This part of the autonomic nervous system will control the fight or flight response

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

c)

enteric

d)

systematic

63.

This part of the autonomic nervous system will return the body to normal after the fight or flight response

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

c)

enteric

d)

systematic

64.

This part of the autonomic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that supply the organs of the digestive system

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

c)

enteric

d)

systematic

65.

The function of what nervous system is to convey impulses from sensory receptors to points of integration and from the points of integration to the motor effectors?

a)

PNS

b)

CNS

66.

Which division of the PNS is responsible for carrying impulses to the CNS from the sensory receptors?

a)

Afferent

b)

Efferent

67.

Which division of the PNS is responsible for carrying impulses from the CNS from the responding organs/muscles/glands?

a)

Afferent

b)

Efferent

68.

Within the Motor (efferent) division of the PNS, the ___________ system is more voluntary using skeletal muscles and the ________ system is involuntary using smooth and cardiac muscles.

a)

Somatic; Autonomic

b)

Autonomic; Somatic

69.

Within the Autonomic (Involuntary) Nervous System of the PNS, the _____________ division acts during extreme emotion changes and is associated with the "fight or flight" response.

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

70.

Within the Autonomic (Involuntary) Nervous System of the PNS, the _____________ division acts to calm and conserve energy.

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

71.

In humans, the nervous system is initial divided into the _____ and _____ nervous systems.

a)

  1. afferent; efferent

b)

  1. sympathetic; parasympathetic

c)

  1. somatic; autonomic

d)

  1. central; peripheral

72.

Which part of the neuron is involved in sending an impulse to the synapse area or to an effector?

a)

axon

b)

soma

c)

dendrite

73.

Ion channels that are always open is called

a)

active

b)

leak

c)

gated

d)

local

74.

Which of the following portions of the nervous system are involved in controlling the activities of glands?

a)

somatic

b)

central

c)

autonomic

75.

The following ion(s) is/are involved in the neuronal action potential:

a)

Sodium (Na+)

b)

Potassium (K+)

c)

Calcium (Ca2+)

d)

Chloride (Cl−)

76.

The hyperpolarization phase of the action potential is due to:

a)

the prolonged opening of voltage-gated K+ channels

b)

the opening of voltage-gated Cl− channels

c)

the closure of resting Na+ channels

77.

Which portion of the nervous system is responsible for returning the body to normal after an emergency has occurred?

a)

  • parasympathetic nervous system

b)

  • sensory somatic system

c)

  • sympathetic nervous system

78.

The sympathetic nervous system postganglionic neuron releases what neurotransmitter?

a)

Acetylcholine

b)

Norepinephrine

c)

Both Acetylcholine and Norepinephrine

d)

Arginine

79.

The postganglionic neuron releases what neurotransmitter in the parasympathetic nervous system?

a)

Dopamine

b)

Arginine

c)

Acetylcholine

d)

Norepinephrine

80.

How is the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system organized?

a)

Short preganglionic fiber, long postganglionic fiber

b)

Short preganglionic fiber, short postganglionic fiber

c)

Long preganglionic fiber, short postganglionic fiber

d)

Long preganglionic fiber, long postganglionic fiber

81.

Which structure is found exclusively in the Central Nervous System?

a)

sensory neuron

b)

sensory receptor

c)

olfactory nerve

d)

integrating neuron

82.

Which direction does a Motor signal travel?

a)

From the CNS to the Integrating neuron

b)

From the PNS to the Integrating neuron

c)

From the PNS to the CNS

d)

From the Integrating neuron to the PNS

83.

Which of the following structures could be classified as a Sensory Receptor?

a)

Vision

b)

Olfaction

c)

Auditory

d)

All of the above

84.

Which of the following structures could be grouped in the Visceral Sensory system?

a)

Axons in the CNS

b)

Spinal Cord and Brain

c)

Stretch Receptors in the Stomach and Digestive System

d)

Skeletal muscles

85.

A signal begins in the Sensory division. Where does the Sensory Signal go next?

a)

PNS

b)

CNS

c)

PNS throughout the body

d)

Sensory receptors

86.

Which portion of the nervous system directly controls Skeletal Muscles?

a)

Visceral sensory

b)

Somatic motor division

c)

Parasympathetic, Fight or Flight response

d)

Integrating neurons

87.

Which of the following would NOT be a Motor or effector signal?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Visual nerve signal

c)

Cardiac muscle

d)

Visceral muscle

88.

A person that has dilated pupils, increased heart rate, rapid breathing and inhibited digestion is probably undergoing _____ .

a)

A Flight or Eat response

b)

A Medulla oblongata response

c)

A Rest or Digest response

d)

A Fight or Flight response

89.

A person that has constricted pupils, stimulated saliva production, reduced breathing and heart rate is probably undergoing _____ .

a)

A Fight or Eat response

b)

A Rest or Digest response

c)

A Fight or Flight response

d)

A Medulla oblongata response

90.

Which nervous system sends it's signals via cranial nerves and nerves from Lumbar vertebrae?

a)

Parasympathetic system

b)

Sympathetic system

c)

Afferent nervous system

d)

Peripheral nervous system

91.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?
a)
brain & spinal cord
b)
sensory neurons
c)
motor neurons
d)
sensory receptors
92.
The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:
a)
sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic system
c)
somatic nervous system
d)
cerebellum
93.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
94.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Fun
95.
_____ neurons carry  messages away from the central nervous system.
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Flower
96.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
97.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
98.
Part of the autonomic that activates in high stress emergencies
a)
sympathetic
b)
reflexal
c)
parasympathetic
d)
somatic
99.
The _____ response is known as fight or flight.
a)
parasympathetic
b)
sympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
100.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
101.

The Central Nervous System is made up of

a)

the cerebellum and cerebrum

b)

the brain and spinal cord

c)

the brainstem and spinal cord

d)

cerebrum and spinal cord

102.

PNS stands for

a)

Parallel Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

c)

Physical Nervous System

d)

Pressure Nervous System

103.

The Autonomic part of the Peripheral Nervous System is split into two parts, select them

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Sympathetic

c)

Parasypathetic

d)

Somatic

104.

The fight or flight response is caused by what system?

a)

Sympathetic

b)

Parasympathetic

c)

Somatic

d)

Autonomic

105.

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

a)

9

b)

12

c)

21

d)

31

106.

The autonomic nervous system prepares the body for the "fight or flight" response by:

a)

heightening the senses

b)

increasing heart rate and blood pressure

c)

decreasing the pain sensation

d)

increasing blood supply to the kidneys

107.

The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems are part of the :

a)

Autonomic nervous system

b)

Somatic Nervous System

c)

Central nervous system

d)

Limbic System

108.

What part of the peripheral nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and smooth muscle ?

a)

peripheral nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

Choroid Plexus

d)

Autonomic Nervous System

109.

Nerves that send messages from the outside world to the brain are:

a)

motor

b)

associative

c)

sensory

d)

interneurons

110.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral

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