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Exploring the Nervous System Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main organ of the nervous system that controls most functions of the body and mind?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Brain

c)

Medulla

d)

Spinal cord

2.

Which part of the nervous system connects the brain to the rest of the body?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Spinal cord

c)

Medulla

d)

Nerves

3.

What is the name of the system that includes the brain and spinal cord?

a)

Peripheral nervous system

b)

Central nervous system

c)

Sensory system

d)

Endocrine system

4.

Which term refers to the network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?

a)

Peripheral nervous system

b)

Central nervous system

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Medulla

5.

What is the function of insulin in the body?

a)

Increases blood pressure

b)

Lowers blood glucose levels

c)

Transmits nerve signals

d)

Controls breathing

6.

Which condition is caused by low blood sugar?

a)

Hyperglycemia

b)

Hypoglycemia

c)

Diabetes

d)

Insulin

7.

What is the term for high blood sugar?

a)

Hypoglycemia

b)

Hyperglycemia

c)

Insulin

d)

Glucose

8.

Which disease is related to problems with insulin and blood sugar regulation?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Hypoglycemia

c)

Hyperglycemia

d)

Medulla

9.

What is the main sugar found in the blood that provides energy to cells?

a)

Insulin

b)

Glucose

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Medulla

10.

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Medulla

d)

Spinal cord

11.

What is the largest part of the brain responsible for thinking and memory?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Medulla

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Spinal cord

12.

Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Medulla

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Spinal cord

13.

What are bundles of fibers that transmit signals between different parts of the body and the brain?

a)

Nerves

b)

Glucose

c)

Insulin

d)

Cerebrum

14.

Which word describes cells or organs that detect changes in the environment and send signals to the nervous system?

a)

Sensory

b)

Medulla

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Insulin

15.

What is the name of the body system that includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?

a)

Endocrine system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Digestive system

d)

Circulatory system