WorksheetsThe Nervous System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
True or False: The brain is the body's largest organ.
True
False
True or False: The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum.
False
True
True or False: The medulla is responsible for speech and balance.
True
False
The spinal cord is about as big around as your thumb.
True
False
A neuron is a nerve cell that is specialized to transfer messages in the form of fast-moving
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(a)
A nerve is a collection of (a) bundled together with blood vessels and connective tissue.
What are the functions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)? Check all that apply.
Connects all parts of the body to the CNS.
Transfers nerve cells.
Uses nerves to carry information between the body and the CNS.
Is surrounded by protective bones.
Someone touches your shoulder and you turn around. Which sequence do your impulses follow?
motor neuron, sensory neuron, CNS response
motor neuron, CNS response, sensory neuron
sensory neuron, motor neuron, CNS response
sensory neuron, CNS response, motor neuron
What is the function of the cerebrum?
It controls involuntary processes.
It keeps track of the body's position and helps maintain balance.
It controls thinking, sensing, and voluntary movement.
It has two motor nerves - somatic and autonomic.
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Controls involuntary processes.
Has sensory receptors that detect information about the body.
Controls thinking, sensing, and voluntary movement.
It keeps track of the body's position and helps maintain balance.
What is the function of the medulla?
It keeps track of body position and helps maintain balance.
It controls involuntary processes such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing.
It is the largest part of the brain.
It controls thinking, sensing, and voluntary movement.
What does the nervous system do?
Pumps blood from your heart to your body
Carries messages back and forth between your brand and the rest of your body
Breaks up food
Secrete hormones.
What are the 3 mains parts of the Nervous System
Brain, heart, blood vessels
Blood Vessels, spinal cord, blood
Brain, Spinal Cord, Neurons
Heart, blood vessels, and blood
What is considered the command center of the nervous system?
Neurons
Heart
Spinal Cord
Brain
What are the senses that the nervous system receives messages from? (mark all that apply)
Vision
Hearing
Smell
Taste
Touch
What kind of cells make up the nervous system?
Plasma
Neurons
Blood Vessels
Spinal Cord
What makes up the Central Nervous System?
Blood and Heart
Spinal Cord
Nerves
Brain and Spinal Cord
List all that the brain controls. (mark all that apply)
Thoughts
Speech
Memory
Muscles Movement
None of the above
And injury to the spinal cord can lead to paralysis.
True
False
How can you keep the nervous system healthy?
Make healthful food choices
Drink plenty of water
Get plenty of sleep
All of the above
