WorksheetsThe Nervous System and Senses
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Select all that apply: The function of the nervous system is to control
voluntary movement
our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste..)
our memories and thoughts
Involuntary actions likes breathing and heart beat
The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.
heart, brain, kidneys
lungs, liver, stomach
brain, spinal cord, nerves
The nerves in your legs are part of the ____ nervous system.
Central
Peripheral
This is part of our central nervous system and is the "control center" of the body. It controls body functions.
Brain
Spinal Cord
Neurons
Nerves are made up of nerve cells called
cardiac cell
neurons
What is true about nerves?
Nerves all have the same job - to send messages TO the brain and spinal cord.
Nerves all have the same job - to send messages AWAY the brain and spinal cord.
Nerves all have different jobs -some only send messages TO to the brain and spinal cord with other only send messages AWAY from the brain and spinal cord.
This part of the brain is the center of conscious thought. It controls our voluntary muscle movements like running and talking as well as our senses (hearing and tasting).
cerebrum
brain stem
cerebellum
Several important involuntary functions, such as breathing and heartbeat, digestion, and sleep are controlled by the
Hippocampus
cerebellum
brain stem or medulla
Cerebrum
TRUE or FALSE: All nerves have the same job. For example, they all carry messages to the brain
TRUE
FALSE
Two major branches of the nervous system
central and peripheral
peripheral and motor
motor and sensory
The brain is part of the ____ nervous system.
central
peripheral
This is part of our central nervous system and is responsible for connecting the brain to the rest of the body.
Brain
Spinal Cord
Neurons
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 is the primary function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
To transmit electrical signals
To protect the neuron
To insulate axons and increase signal speed
To connect neurons to muscles
Which of the following senses is primarily associated with the olfactory bulb?
Sight
Hearing
Smell
Taste
