Autonomic Nervous System and Neuron Parts Quiz

A nerve impulse is primarily a flow of electricity along a neuron.

The nucleus is located at the end of the neuron's axon.

Neurotransmitters are molecules used by the digestive system to transmit messages.

Dendrites carry impulses away from the cell body.

The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic division only.

Sensory neurons are responsible for relaying messages between the brain and body.

A stimulus is any factor in the environment that may trigger a muscle contraction.

The eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are considered sense organs that assist the nervous system.

Neurons are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system.

The Central Nervous System consists of the eyes and tongue as its main components.

A response is a reaction to a response in the nervous system.

The brain is an organ located within the chest that functions as an organizer and distributor of information for the body.

The cerebrum is the part of the brain responsible for controlling posture, balance, and coordination.

The cerebellum is located above the cerebrum.

The brain stem controls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure but not digestion.

The spinal cord serves as a channel for signals between the brain and the rest of the body, and it requires input from the brain to control musculoskeletal reflexes.

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) connects the central nervous system to the organs but not to the limbs.

The somatic nervous system is associated with involuntary control of body movements.