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WorksheetsNervous and Immune System
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The nerves that go through the whole body are called the ____ nervous system.
central
peripheral
middle
lower
The part that is also known as the "little brain" is the ____.
cortex
cerebrum
cerebellum
peripheral
The ____ makes T-Cells which are very important for the immune system.
peyer's patch
thymus
adenoids
spleen
What controls most body functions and sends and receives messages all over the body?
brain
spinal cord
nerves
white blood cells
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems
During a biology class, Olivia asked, "What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?"
Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
Central and Peripheral Nervous System
Brain and Spinal Cord
Neurons and Synapses
Somatic and Autonomic Nervous System
Which of the following is a main organ of the central nervous system?
stomach
skin
spinal cord
bronchi
Which part of a neuron or nerve cell is responsible for receiving the information signal?
axon
dendrites
cell body
axon terminal
The part of the brain that conrtols involuntary things like sneezing, heart rate, blood pressure is the
medulla
cerebellum
cerebrum
spinal cord
A neuron is
a synapse
a dendrite
basic unit of the nervous system
an axon
Sensory neurons
send information from the body to the brain
send information from the brain to the body
are an automatic response
all of the above
Neurotransmitters are
coatings around the axon
senses that collect information
part of the neuron that receives information
chemicals in the synapse
what is a synapse
gap in the brain
gap in the spinal column
gap between neurons
gap between cells
What is myelin sheath
Coating around the brain
coating around the axon the speeds up the travel of impulses
mucus found in the nasal passages
the surrounding of the medulla
What is an example of a motor neuron response?
Smelling good food cooking
Hearing the phone buzz
Kicking a soccer ball
None of the aboce
Which best describes myelin?
it is a neurotransmitter that triggers muscle contraction
it is a protein that builds the axon
it is a fat that speeds the message along the axon
it is a fat that helps the neuron "hear" messages
Match the structures with their number on the diagram
Dendrites
1
Soma
2
Axon
3
Node of Ranvier
4
Axon terminal
5
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
What type of cells are primarily responsible for the immune response in the human body?
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Neurons
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood and housing immune cells?
Liver
Kidney
Spleen
Heart
What is the main function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
To transmit signals between neurons
To protect the brain from injury
To speed up the transmission of nerve impulses
To store neurotransmitters
Which type of white blood cell is most involved in the production of antibodies?
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Lymphocytes
Basophils
What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
To carry oxygen to the brain
To transmit signals across synapses
To protect neurons from damage
To produce energy for nerve cells
Which part of the brain is involved in regulating the immune response?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla
