Body and Behavior
Quiz by Steve Sweder
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- Q1
The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of:
the brain and spinal cord
the heart and lungs
nerves that reach throughout the body
30s - Q2
True or False:
The Periphreal Nervous System (PNS) consists of the nerves that run throughout our body.
True
False
30s - Q3
Fill-in-the-blank with the correct word from the Word Box that is below:
Messages are sent throughout the body by cells that are called _____________ .
neurons
dendrites
myelin sheath
nucleus cells
30s - Q4
The part of the neuron that sends messages is called the:
dendrites
myelin sheath
axon terminals
30s - Q5
What is the insulating membrane that surrounds the axon that protects and helps send messages quicker called:
myelin sheath
dendrites
axon terminals
30s - Q6
Fill-in-the-blank with the correct word from the Word Box that is below:
The gap/space between two (2) neurons is called the ___________ .
synapse
flood gate
axon terminal
receiving line
30s - Q7
Regulates breathing, digestion, and heart rate
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Autonomic Nervous System
30s - Q8
Voluntary movements, such as raising your hand, are controlled by the:
Autonomic Nervous System
Dendrites
Somatic Nervous System
30s - Q9
This area of the brain is responsible for memory and problem-solving:
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
30s - Q10
You really do have "eyes in the back of your head" because of the area of the brain that deals with sight is located at the back of your skull. Which area is this called?
Occipital lobe
Frontal lobe
Brocca's area
30s - Q11
Auditory messages are sent along nerves that reach which part of the brain?
Temporal lobes
Amygdala
Prefrontal cortex
30s - Q12
What does the endocrine system do?
Sends signals for hunger and thirst
Uses hormones that cause certain behaviors
Controls and regulates body temperature
30s