Structures Of The Nervous System

Heart rate, digestion, breathing, and perspiration are all controlled by which part of the peripheral nervous system? A. the sympathetic nervous system B. the autonomic nervous system C. the parasympathetic nervous system D. the somatic nervous system

The nerves that make up the spinal cord carry commands between the __________ and the brain. A. peripheral nerves B. spinal nerves C. motor nerves D. cranial nerves

Which system consists of nerves that initiate communication? A. the central nervous system B. the somatic nervous system C. the parasympathetic nervous system D. the peripheral nervous system

Our brain enables us to do all the following except __________. A. think B. socialize C. talk D. move

Which of the following best describes the function of the parasympathetic nervous system? A. It calms the body and conserves energy. B. It maintains internal equilibrium of the body. C. It arouses the body and expends energy. D. It conducts energy around the body.

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system? A. sympathetic and central nervous systems B. central and somatic nervous systems C. sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems D. parasympathetic and somatic nervous systems

All of the following physical reactions occur when our fight-or-flight response is triggered except __________. A. dilating pupils B. increasing heartbeat C. increasing digestion D. increasing perspiration

The nerves of the somatic nervous system connects to which two parts of the body? A. motor muscles and chemical receptors B. heart muscles and sensory receptors C. cranial muscles and motor receptors D. skeletal muscles and sensory receptors

The __________ is the control center of the body. A. brain B. spinal cord C. central nervous system D. peripheral nervous system

Which of the following best describes the function of nerves? A. They send information around to different cells of the body. B. They connect the brain to the body. C. They carry messages from the muscles. D. They carry sensory and motor impulses.

What are the two main components of the nervous system? A. the brain nervous system and the spinal cord nervous system B. the parasympathetic nervous system and the brain nervous system C. the cranial nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system D. the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

Which nervous system is comprised of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems? A. the central nervous system B. the peripheral nervous system C. the sympathetic nervous system D. the parasympathetic nervous system

Where is the brain located? A. in the spinal cord B. in the neck C. in the chest cavity D. in the skull

Both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions can be found in the __________ nervous system. A. central B. autonomic C. somatic D. primitive