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Nervous System

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which body system coordinates all of the systems by controlling every activity that takes place?

a)

The Nervous System

b)

The Digestive System

c)

The Endocrine System

d)

The Circulatory System

e)

The Immune System

2.

The Nervous System is divided into two parts called

a)

The Central Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System

b)

The Central Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System

c)

The Corollary Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System

d)

The Corollary Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System

3.

This is the control center of the nervous system controlling both voluntary and involuntary processes.

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

4.

The nerves that coordinate messages from the brain and spine to all other parts of the body.

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

5.

Anything that occurs as a result of the organism thinking about it.

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

6.

Anything that occurs automatically and without thought.

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

7.

Digestion, Heartbeat, and Reflexes are examples of

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

8.

Speaking, Running, and Karate Chopping are examples of

a)

Voluntary Processes

b)

Involuntary Processes

9.

Which brain structure is responsible for balance and is involved with movement?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Medulla

10.

Which brain structure controls all voluntary activities and is responsible for thought, memory, emotions, and reasoning?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Medulla

11.

A nerve cell is called a

a)

cardiac cell

b)

neurons

12.

An example of voluntary movement would be:

a)

Dancing

b)

heart beat

c)

digestion

d)

breathing

13.
The spinal cord is part of the ____ nervous system.
a)
Central
b)
Peripheral
14.

Two major branches of the nervous system

a)

central and peripheral

b)

peripheral and motor

c)

motor and sensory

15.

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

a)

heart, brain, kidneys

b)

lungs, liver, stomach

c)

brain, spinal cord, nerves

16.

What is the largest part of the brain?

a)

Brain stem

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Dura mater

17.

What does the axon carry?

a)

Impulses away from the cell body

b)

Impulses to the cell body

c)

chemicals

d)

messages

18.

FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

a)

decreases heart rate

b)

increase heart rate

c)

reverses symptoms

d)

makes you fly

19.

The medulla oblongata controls

a)

vision and speech

b)

hearing

c)

heart rate and blood pressure

d)

respiration

20.
bundle of wire-like nerves threaded through the backbones, through which electrical messages travel between the brain and body.
a)
neurons
b)
spinal cord
c)
spaghetti
d)
brain
21.

The largest part of your brain

a)

medulla

b)

cerebrum

c)

cerebellum

d)

neuron

22.

This part of the brain processes sensory information

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

medulla

d)

nerves

23.
What are the 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
a)
Sensory & Motor
b)
Peripheral & Central
c)
Somatic & Autonomic
d)
Brain & Spinal Cord
24.
part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons
a)
axon
b)
dendrites
c)
myelin sheath
d)
synapse
25.
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
26.

The correct medical term for someone who suffers from recurrent seizures is: 

a)
epilepsy 
b)
cerebral palsy
c)
meningitis
d)
concussion
27.
This neurological injury can occur during violent impacts to the head. 
a)

concussion

b)
Alzheimer's Disease
c)
Dementia
d)
Cerebral Palsy
28.

The part of the PNS that controls involuntary actions

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

somatic nervous system

c)

organic nervous system

d)

reflexive nervous system

29.
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
30.

Our ______ receive messages and send them to the brain. The brain sends messages to our body on how to respond.

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

nerves

31.

The _____________ coordinates the movement of the skeletal muscles.

a)

Neurons

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Brain Stem

32.

The _________ is the center of conscious thought.

a)

Neurons

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Brain Stem

33.

Several important voluntary functions, such as breathing and heartbeat, are controlled by __________.

a)

Neurons

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Brain Stem

34.

__________ is a disorder that is characterized by recurrent seizures.

a)

Neurons

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebral Palsy

d)

Epilepsy

35.

A group of neurological disorders resulting from damage to the brain at birth is called ____________.

a)

Epilepsy

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Neurons

d)

Cerebral Palsy

36.

What disease or disorder is characterized by sudden episodes of electrical activity in the brain?

a)

Alzheimer's Disease

b)

Cerebral Palsy

c)

Epilepsy

d)

Parkinson's Disease

37.

Which disease or disorder is not degenerative?

a)

Alzheimer's Disease

b)

Cerebral Palsy

c)

Multiple Sclerosis

d)

Parkinson's Disease

38.

What can result from a spinal injury?

a)

Concussion

b)

Contusion

c)

Epilepsy

d)

Paralysis

39.

Which of the following is not part of the brainstem?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Medulla Oblongata

c)

Midbrain

d)

Thalamus