Study Guide 13 - Nervous System
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- Q1Which part of the brain is important for movement, balance, and posture?Brain stemCerebellumCerebrumSpinal cord30s
- Q2Which part of the brain connects the brain to the spinal cord?CerebellumSpinal cordCerebrumBrain stem30s
- Q3Which part of the nervous system carries messages to every part of the body?NervesCerebellumSpinal cordBrain30s
- Q4What is the main function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?Carrying messages to and from the brainProtecting the brainControlling involuntary actionsManaging movements30s
- Q5Which part of the nervous system is referred to as the 'computer'?Spinal cordCerebellumNervesBrain30s
- Q6What is the role of the brain stem in the nervous system?Processing sensory informationControlling involuntary movements like breathing and heart beatManaging conscious actionsRegulating body temperature30s
- Q7What is the function of the cerebrum in the brain?Managing our nervous systemControlling movementCarrying messages to the bodyBalancing posture30s
- Q8Which type of neuron relays impulses from the brain or spinal cord to parts of the body?Motor neuronsBrain neuronsInterneuronsSensory neurons30s
- Q9Where is the main part of the cell that includes the nucleus located in a neuron?DendritesCell bodySynapseAxon30s
- Q10Which part of the nervous system is responsible for coordinating all body systems?The peripheral nervous systemThe central nervous systemThe brain stemMotor neurons30s
- Q11Which part of the brain is responsible for where your thinking and learning take place?Brain StemHippocampusCerebellumCerebrum30s
- Q12Which type of neuron receives information and sends impulses to the spinal cord and the brain?Sensory neuronsMotor neuronsInterneuronsPeripheral neurons30s
- Q13What is the main function of the nervous system?Control movement of the bodyMaintain homeostasis and coordinate all body systemsRegulate body temperatureRespond to stimuli in the environment30s
- Q14Which part of the brain lies at the base of the brain and connects the brain to the spinal cord?HippocampusBrain StemCerebellumCerebrum30s
- Q15Which part of a neuron carries outgoing messages?DendritesSynapseCell bodyAxon30s