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Explore the Nervous System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main control center of the nervous system?

a)

spinal cord

b)

heart

c)

lungs

d)

brain

2.

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

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Peripheral nervous system

c)

Autonomic nervous system

d)

Somatic nervous system

3.

What structure connects the brain to the spinal cord?

a)

Thalamus

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brainstem

d)

Hypothalamus

4.

What are the cells called that transmit signals in the nervous system?

a)

Synapses

b)

Glial cells

c)

Axons

d)

Neurons

5.

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Thalamus

d)

Brainstem

6.

What is the function of the spinal cord?

a)

The spinal cord produces hormones for growth and metabolism.

b)

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and body, and coordinates reflexes and motor control.

c)

The spinal cord filters sensory information from the environment.

d)

The spinal cord stores memories and processes emotions.

7.

What part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions?

a)

Somatic nervous system

b)

Autonomic nervous system

c)

Central nervous system

d)

Peripheral nervous system

8.

What is the protective covering around the brain called?

a)

Neuroglia

b)

Meninges

c)

Skull

d)

Cerebrospinal Fluid

9.

Which part of the brain is involved in memory and learning?

a)

Hippocampus

b)

Thalamus

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Amygdala

10.

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

a)

Neurotransmitters regulate blood flow in the body.

b)

Neurotransmitters block signals between brain cells.

c)

Neurotransmitters facilitate communication between neurons in the nervous system.

d)

Neurotransmitters store energy for neuron function.