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Brain and Nervous System Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your (a)   is the boss of your body and controls everything you do.

2.

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and (a)   .

3.

The spinal cord helps carry (a)   back and forth between your body and brain.

4.

How many nerves are in your body to send messages to brain and back?

a)

millions

b)

billions

5.

What kinds of things are your brain and nervous system in charge of?

a)

walking and running

b)

thinking and talking

c)

feeling and sleeping

d)

breathing and growing

e)

all of the above

6.

How much does the average brain weigh?

4 lines
7.

A neuron is another name for a (a)   cell.

8.

Both the brain and spinal cord are protected by (a)   .

9.

Which part of the brain controls your balance and coordination?

a)

brain stem

b)

occipital lobe

c)

cerebellum

d)

frontal lobe

10.

Which part of the brain is responsible for the circulating blood (cardiac), digesting food (digestive), and breathing air (respiratory) activities?

a)

cerebelum

b)

brainstem

c)

cerebrum

d)

diencephalon