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Nervous System Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 41mins

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1.

Davian, Cade, and James are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing the central nervous system. They agree that two main components are found in the central nervous system. What are these two components?

a)

brain/spinal cord

b)

spinal cord/motor neurons

c)

motor/sensory neurons

d)

only brain

2.

Silvana and Jalia are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing the two major branches of the nervous system. Nia, who is also studying with them, suggests that they are...

a)

central and peripheral

b)

peripheral and motor

c)

motor and sensory

d)

central and motor

3.

In a school science project, Rachel, Emma, and Alex built a robot. They programmed it so that the _____ controls all the other parts of the robot, and processes all the information. 

a)

Nerves

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Brain

4.

Tremel, Isaiah, and Kyree are studying biology. They are discussing the function of the nervous system. Kyree thinks it's to provide nutrients for the body, Isaiah thinks it's to send and receive messages, Tremel thinks it's to circulate oxygen to cells, and their teacher thinks it's to remove carbon dioxide from blood. Who is correct?

a)

Daniel - provide nutrients for the body

b)

Grace - send and receive messages

c)

Abigail - circulate oxygen to cells

d)

Teacher - remove carbon dioxide from blood

5.

EH Ler, Zy'Air, and Jayden are studying for a biology test. They are discussing the three (3) main parts of the nervous system. Can you help them identify these parts?

a)

cerebellum, cerebrum, medulla

b)

cochlea, nerves, vestibule

c)

brain, spinal cord, nerves

6.

Asha, Jeremyah, and Emsley are studying the human nervous system. They are trying to identify which part is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Can you help them choose from the following options?

a)

axons

b)

sensory receptors

c)

spinal cord

d)

motor neurons

7.

The NERVOUS SYSTEM consists of

a)

the brain only

b)

the brain and spinal cord

c)

neurons only

d)

the brain, the spinal cord and neurons

8.

An example of a body responding to stimuli is

a)

taking a walk

b)

petting your cat

c)

your mouth watering when you smell food

d)

watching tv

9.

The CENTRAL nervous system consists of

a)

the brain only

b)

the brain and spinal cord

c)

neurons only

d)

the brain, the spinal cord and neurons

10.

The nervous system that is your body's control center, responsible for interpreting signals and making decisions is the

a)

central nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

11.

The most complex organ in the body is the

a)

heart

b)

brain

c)

lungs

d)

skin

12.

The bundle of nerves that run up and down the length of the back and transmit most messages between the body and brain is called the

a)

stimuli

b)

neurons

c)

brain

d)

spinal cord

13.

Another name for a nerve cell is

a)

tissue

b)

system

c)

neuron

d)

brain

14.

The nervous system that is responsible for reasoning, attention, and logic is the

a)

central nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

15.

The cerebrum in humans is greatly enlarged compared to other organisms. This allows humans to

a)

walk

b)

breathe

c)

make decisions

d)

plan and think logically

16.

The part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement is the

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

brain stem

d)

spine

17.

Functions that you perform without conscious thought are called

a)

decisions

b)

voluntary responses

c)

planned reactions

d)

reflexes

18.

The nervous system that carrying impulses between the body and the brain is called the

a)

central nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

19.

An example of a voluntary action is

a)

breathing

b)

throwing a ball

c)

blinking

d)

digesting food

20.

An example of an involuntary action is

a)

walking

b)

singing

c)

watching tv

d)

blood pumping through your body

21.

The PERIPHERAL nervous system consists of

a)

the brain only

b)

the brain and spinal cord

c)

the nerve cells throughout the body

d)

the brain, the spinal cord and neurons

22.

Which human body system is responsible for detecting, processing, and responding to stimuli?

a)

Circulatory

b)

Nervous

c)

Immune

d)

Skeletal

23.

Check all of the parts of the nervous system.

a)

brain

b)

spinal cord

c)

heart

d)

nerves

24.

Nerve cells are the basic unit of the nervous system and make up all of its parts. What is a nerve cell called (BE CAREFUL)?

a)

neutron

b)

neuron

c)

neutrino

d)

nephron

25.

Involuntary actions, like our heart beating, are controlled by what?

a)

Diet

b)

Tendons

c)

Nervous System

d)

Skeletal System

26.

What helps protects the brain?

a)

Skull

b)

Rib cage

c)

Medulla Oblongata

d)

Homeostasis

27.

Which system is the skull a part of?

a)

Muscular

b)

Digestive

c)

Nervous

d)

Skeletal

28.

Our spinal cord is protected by the vertebrate of our backbone. What two systems are interacting?

a)

Nervous and Muscular

b)

Nervous and Endocrine

c)

Nervous and Respiratory

d)

Nervous and Skeletal

29.

If something is done by choice, it is _____________?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

c)

Valuable

d)

Voluminous

30.

We use our senses in order to gather information about the world around us. Which of the following are examples of our senses?

a)

Sight

b)

Flight

c)

Hearing

d)

Touch

31.

Which of the following represents an involuntary action?

a)

Walking

b)

Talking

c)

Chewing

d)

Digesting food

32.

Which of the following is a voluntary action?

a)

Heart beating

b)

Breathing

c)

Raising your hand

d)

Pupillary Reflex

33.

How does your nervous system work with your circulatory system?

a)

Our nervous system makes us breathe.

b)

Our nervous system makes blood clot.

c)

Our nervous system controls our heart rate.

d)

Our nervous system protects our heart.

34.

Which system is responsible for providing the brain with oxygen and removing waste products like carbon dioxide?

a)

Respiratory

b)

Digestive

c)

Circulatory

d)

Nervous

35.

What type of neuron carries signals from the sense organs to and from the brain and spinal cord?

a)
sensory neuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
effector neuron
d)
interneuron
36.

What type of neuron carries signals to and from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles?

a)
sensory neuron
b)
motor neuron
c)
interneuron
d)
autonomic neuron
37.

What is the main job of the nervous system?

a)

To receive and process information to keep the body healthy

b)

To provide the body with energy and nutrients

c)

To pump blood throughout the body.

d)

To provide oxygen to your lungs and other organs.

38.

What part of the nervous system could we also call the "control center" of the body (because it processes information and sends instructions to the rest of the body)?

a)

The spinal cord

b)

The brain

c)

The lungs

d)

The eyes

39.

What does the DENDRITE of a nerve do?

a)

The dendrite contains all of the cell's genetic information.

b)

The dendrite SENDS the message for the nerve cell.

c)

The dendrite RECEIVES the message for the nerve cell.

d)

The dendrite covers the nerve cell and allows the signal to travel faster.

40.

What does the AXON of a nerve cell do?

a)

The axon RECEIVES messages from the nerve cell.

b)

The axon SENDS messages from the nerve cell.

c)

The axon covers the nerve cell with a protective coating.

d)

The axon contains all of the genetic material for the cell.

41.

What are our five senses?

a)

Balance, sleep, taste, smell, speed

b)

Hearing, volume, reading, sight, sleep

c)

Touch, taste, speed, slowness, balance

d)

Touch, hearing, smell, taste, sight

42.

What is the main organ involved in our sense of touch?

a)

The heart

b)

The skin

c)

The lungs

d)

The stomach

43.

How can our sense of touch keep us safe?

a)

If we have a sense of touch, we never feel pain.

b)

Our sense of touch helps us breathe and provides oxygen to our body.

c)

Our sense of touch does not keep us safe in any way.

d)

Our sense of touch allows us to feel pain and know when our body is in trouble.

44.

Anything that causes a response is called a ____________?

a)

homeostasis

b)

reflex

c)

stimulus

d)

organ system

45.

The nervous system helps us to:

a)

move

b)

eat

c)

breathe

d)

all of the above