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Nervous System Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

a)

Transmitting messages to and from the Central Nervous System (CNS)

b)

Carrying messages to and from the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

c)

Controlling the digestive system

d)

Regulating blood sugar levels

2.

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements?

a)

Autonomic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Somatic nervous system

d)

Parasympathetic nervous system

3.

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

a)

To connect the brain and PNS and initiate spinal reflexes

b)

To produce hormones

c)

To store memories

d)

To control emotions

4.

The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is responsible for:

a)

Carrying sensory messages from the body to the brain

b)

Controlling voluntary movements

c)

Processing thoughts and emotions

d)

Connecting the CNS to internal organs and glands

5.

Which division of the Autonomic Nervous System prepares the body for action (fight or flight response)?

a)

Sympathetic nervous system

b)

Parasympathetic nervous system

c)

Somatic nervous system

d)

Enteric nervous system

6.

Which nervous system division is dedicated to regulating digestion?

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Somatic nervous system

c)

Enteric nervous system

d)

Sympathetic nervous system

7.

The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is responsible for:

a)

Controlling emotions and thoughts

b)

Producing neurotransmitters

c)

Initiating spinal reflexes

d)

Carrying messages to and from the CNS

8.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System helps the body by:

a)

Preparing the body for action

b)

Controlling voluntary movement

c)

Calming the body after action

d)

Processing sensory information

9.

What part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying messages between sensory receptors and the CNS?

a)

Somatic nervous system

b)

Sympathetic nervous system

c)

Autonomic nervous system

d)

Enteric nervous system

10.

The brain is responsible for:

a)

Only controlling the movement of muscles

b)

Only sending motor signals to the body

c)

Virtually everything we think, feel, and do

d)

Processing only voluntary movements