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Nervous System and Neurons Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
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 cerebrum is part of the nervous system.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
The trachea is part of the nervous system.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
The cerebellum is part of the nervous system.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
This is a picture of the 
a)
peripheral nervous sysyem
b)
central nervous system
c)
respiratory system
d)
circulatory system
7.
What is the largest area of the brain that controls everything conscious?
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Cerebrum
c)
Diencephalon
d)
Brain Stem
8.
The spinal cord is part of the nervous system.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
This is a picture of the 
a)
peripheral nervous sysyem
b)
central nervous system
c)
respiratory system
d)
circulatory system
10.
What are the main two parts of the central nervous system?
a)
Brain and Skull
b)
Brain and Spinal Cord
c)
Spinal Cord and Nerves
d)
Nerve Cells and Nerve Endings
11.

The column of tissue connecting the brain to nerves is...

a)

spinal cord

b)

central nervous system

c)

peripheral nervous system

d)

All of the above

12.
Which part of the brain controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?
a)
Diencephalon
b)
Frontal Lobe
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Cerebellum
13.

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

d)

Neurons

14.
Brain cells are called
a)
hemoglobin
b)
neurons
c)
brainpoppers
d)
alveoli
15.

The basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system is a nerve cell. Nerve cells are also called-

a)

Osteocytes

b)

Dendrites

c)

Neurons

d)

Spinal Cords

16.

What is the function of a nerve?

a)

To transport needed food around the body

b)

To control body movement for reflexes.

c)

To carry messages (impulses) to and form the Central Nervous System

d)

All of the above

17.

Stimulus

a)

A nerve cell with a unique structure for receiving and passing on information

b)

The animal’s reaction to the stimulus

c)

A signal that causes an animal to react in some way

18.

Identify the stimulus

a)

Thirsty

b)

drinking water

c)

blinking

d)

eating

19.

Why is your spinal cord important?

a)

Because it holds our spine together

b)

Because all communication needs to travel through the spinal cord, towards and away from the brain.

c)

Because it controls our senses

d)

It's not

20.

Dog smells dog treat.

Select the response.

a)

Dog eats the treat

b)

Dog shares treat with a friend

c)

Dog smells treat