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Unit 3 Control and Coordination

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

The central nervous system consists of the:

a)

brain and spinal nerves

b)

spinal nerves and cranial nerves

c)

cranial nerves and spinal cord

d)

spinal cord and brain

2.

What is the function of the nervous system.

a)

provide nutrients for the body.

b)

send and recieve messages

c)

circulate oxygen to sells

d)

remove carbon dioxide from blood

3.

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

a)

heart, brain, kidneys

b)

lungs, liver, stomach

c)

brain, spinal cord, nerves

d)

eyes, pancreas, veins

4.

The microscopic gap between two adjacent neurons throgh which a nerve impulse passes is

a)

Neurotransmitter

b)

Synapse

c)

Axon terminal

d)

Dendrite

5.

Which brain structure controls all involuntary processes such as breathing, heartbeat, and peristalsis?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Medulla

6.

What is the eye an example of?

a)

a stimulus

b)

a sense organ

c)

a relay neuron

d)

a part of nerve cell

7.

Which part of the nervous system is not involved in producing reflex actions?

a)

brain

b)

spinal cord

c)

receptors

d)

sensory

8.

The system of the body that carries information to all parts of the body.

a)

Nervous system

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Neuron

d)

Brain

9.

Thinking part of brain is

a)

Hind brain

b)

Mid brain

c)

Fore brain

d)

Hypothalamus

10.

In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to chemical signal occurs at

a)

Axonal end

b)

Dendritic end

c)

Cell body

d)

Axon

11.

Correct sequence of electrical impulse transmission in a neuron is from

a)

dendrite, axon, axonal end,cell body

b)

cell body, dendrite, axon,axonal end

c)

dendrite, cell body, axon, axonal end

d)

axonal end, axon, cell body, dendrite

12.

Posture and balance of the body is controlled by

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Medulla

d)

Pons

13.

Which is not a reflex action

a)

Swallowing

b)

Coughing

c)

Knee jerk

d)

Closing of eyes on flashing light

14.

Spinal cord originates from

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Medulla

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Pons

15.

Part of the brain that controls respiration, heart beat and peristalsis is

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Medulla

16.

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Medulla

d)

Pons

17.

What is the role of the synapse in the nervous system?

a)

Transmit electrical signals

b)

Transmit chemical signals

c)

Store neurotransmitters

d)

Generate action potentials

18.

Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

Voluntary muscle control

b)

Sensory perception

c)

Involuntary muscle control

d)

Cognitive processing

19.

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

a)

Process sensory information

b)

Coordinate reflex actions

c)

Store memories

d)

Regulate emotions

20.

Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to muscles?

a)

Sensory neuron

b)

Motor neuron

c)

Interneuron

d)

Relay neuron

21.

What is the function of myelin sheath in neurons?

a)

Protect the neuron

b)

Speed up nerve impulse transmission

c)

Store neurotransmitters

d)

Generate electrical signals

22.

Which part of the brain is involved in processing visual information?

a)

Frontal lobe

b)

Parietal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Temporal lobe

23.

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

a)

Transmit electrical signals

b)

Transmit chemical signals

c)

Store energy

d)

Generate action potentials

24.

Which of the following is an example of a reflex action?

a)

Reading a book

b)

Typing on a keyboard

c)

Knee-jerk reaction

d)

Solving a math problem

25.

What is the function of the hypothalamus in the brain?

a)

Regulate body temperature

b)

Control voluntary movements

c)

Process auditory information

d)

Store long-term memories