Nervous System Basics Quiz
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What is the main function of the nervous system?

  • Regulate heart rate
  • Produce hormones
  • Send signals throughout the body (correct)
  • Control body temperature
  • Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

  • Central nervous system (correct)
  • Cerebellum
  • Motor nerves
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

  • Carry messages from the skin, muscle, and organs to the brain and spinal cord (correct)
  • Produce hormones
  • Control body temperature
  • Regulate heart rate
  • Which part of the brain is responsible for analytical functions such as math, speech, and logic?

    <p>Left cerebral hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of neurons?

    <p>Nucleus, axon, dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

    <p>The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for abstract things like music, shapes, and colors?

    <p>Right cerebral hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Receiving sensory information and sending motor commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do motor nerves do in the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Carry messages from the brain to the body to initiate actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of neurons?

    <p>Nucleus, dendrites, and axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the brain stem in the nervous system?

    <p>Link the brain to the spinal cord and the rest of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system controls some automatic actions like breathing and digesting?

    <p>Peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Carry sensory messages to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do neurons in the nervous system take in?

    <p>Electric messages to the cell bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is more analytical, helping with math, speech, and logic?

    <p>Left cerebral hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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