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WorksheetsUnit 3 Control and Coordination
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The central nervous system consists of the:
brain and spinal nerves
spinal nerves and cranial nerves
cranial nerves and spinal cord
spinal cord and brain
What is the function of the nervous system.
provide nutrients for the body.
send and recieve messages
circulate oxygen to sells
remove carbon dioxide from blood
The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.
heart, brain, kidneys
lungs, liver, stomach
brain, spinal cord, nerves
eyes, pancreas, veins
The microscopic gap between two adjacent neurons throgh which a nerve impulse passes is
Neurotransmitter
Synapse
Axon terminal
Dendrite
Which brain structure controls all involuntary processes such as breathing, heartbeat, and peristalsis?
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla
What is the eye an example of?
a stimulus
a sense organ
a relay neuron
a part of nerve cell
Which part of the nervous system is not involved in producing reflex actions?
brain
spinal cord
receptors
sensory
The system of the body that carries information to all parts of the body.
Nervous system
Spinal Cord
Neuron
Brain
Thinking part of brain is
Hind brain
Mid brain
Fore brain
Hypothalamus
In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to chemical signal occurs at
Axonal end
Dendritic end
Cell body
Axon
Correct sequence of electrical impulse transmission in a neuron is from
dendrite, axon, axonal end,cell body
cell body, dendrite, axon,axonal end
dendrite, cell body, axon, axonal end
axonal end, axon, cell body, dendrite
Posture and balance of the body is controlled by
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla
Pons
Which is not a reflex action
Swallowing
Coughing
Knee jerk
Closing of eyes on flashing light
Spinal cord originates from
Cerebrum
Medulla
Cerebellum
Pons
Part of the brain that controls respiration, heart beat and peristalsis is
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla
Pons
What is the role of the synapse in the nervous system?
Transmit electrical signals
Transmit chemical signals
Store neurotransmitters
Generate action potentials
Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system?
Voluntary muscle control
Sensory perception
Involuntary muscle control
Cognitive processing
What is the primary function of the spinal cord?
Process sensory information
Coordinate reflex actions
Store memories
Regulate emotions
Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to muscles?
Sensory neuron
Motor neuron
Interneuron
Relay neuron
What is the function of myelin sheath in neurons?
Protect the neuron
Speed up nerve impulse transmission
Store neurotransmitters
Generate electrical signals
Which part of the brain is involved in processing visual information?
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
Transmit electrical signals
Transmit chemical signals
Store energy
Generate action potentials
Which of the following is an example of a reflex action?
Reading a book
Typing on a keyboard
Knee-jerk reaction
Solving a math problem
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
Regulate body temperature
Control voluntary movements
Process auditory information
Store long-term memories
