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WorksheetsThe Nervous System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The main function of the nervous system
send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to and from the body
break down food to be used by the body
remove wastes from the body
all of these
The main function of the nervous system
send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to and from the body
break down food to be used by the body
remove wastes from the body
all of these
The part of the brain in charge of involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat.
cerebrum
medulla
cerebellum
neuron
The part of the brain in charge of thinking and memory.
cerebrum
medulla
cerebellum
neuron
The part of the brain that controls all voluntary activities of the body is the (a)
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
gathers information
processes information
transmits information
all of the above
The major set of large set of nerves running down the spinal column or vertebrae.
axon
spinal cord
dendrite
cell body
The part of the body that integrates the information it receives from all over the body in order to make decisions is called the __________________
peripheral nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
central nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
The Nervous System is divided into two parts called
The Central Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System
The Central Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System
The Corollary Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System
The Corollary Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System
This is the control center of the nervous system controlling both voluntary and involuntary processes.
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
The nerves that coordinate messages from the brain and spine to all other parts of the body.
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Anything that occurs as a result of the organism thinking about it.
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
Anything that occurs automatically and without thought.
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
Digestion, Heartbeat, and Reflexes are examples of
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
Speaking, Running, and Karate Chopping are examples of
Voluntary Processes
Involuntary Processes
Which brain structure is responsible for balance and is involved with movement?
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla
Which structure connects the Brain to the Peripheral Nervous System, while also directing some of the body's reflexes?
Spinal Cord
Esophagus
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Neuron
a nerve cell with a unique structure for receiving and passing on information
a signal that causes an animal to react in some way
found in the brain and spinal cord and allow sensory and motor neurons to communicate
Sensory Neurons
the animal’s reaction to the stimulus
nerve cells that detect stimuli
nerve cells that carry response information to muscles and other organs
What will happen if all the sensory nerves stop working in any human's body?
Messages will not reach to the brain or spinal cord.
Brain is not able to process the received information.
Nothing will happen as motor nerves will perform the functions.
