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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of neurons?

<p>Nucleus, axon, dendrites (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of the peripheral nervous system?

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

What are the main components of neurons?

<p>Nucleus, dendrites, and axon (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?

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

What do neurons in the nervous system take in?

<p>Electric messages to the cell bodies (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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