10/1/21, 11:52 PM Functions of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

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1. “Fight or flight” is a term used to describe the various results of the

__________ division.
a. sympathetic
b. parasympathetic
 
2. Select
  all possible answers:
Which of the following are functions controlled by the parasynmphatic division?
a. contracts the bladder
b. stimulates the flow of saliva
c. slows the heartbeat
d. stimulates the release of bile from the liver
 
3.  Complete the sentence using one of the following terms: Cerebellum, cerebrum or brain stem.
The ______ passes nerve impulses between the brain and spinal cord.
 
Answer:
 
4.  What part of the PNS allows you to circle or click on the correct answer to this question?
a. the parasympathetic division
b. the sympathetic division
c. the somatic nervous system
d. the autonomic nervous system
 
5. Select
  all possible answers:
Which of the following is true about the autonomic nervous system?
a. can control how much you sweat
b. can make smooth muscle tissue contract
c. mainly controls the contraction of skeletal muscles
d. controls involuntary activities
 
 
6. The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary activities, such as heart rate and
digestion, is known as the central nervous system.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
 
7. Fill
  in the blank(s):

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Complete the sentence using one of the following terms: CNS, SNS or ANS.
The sensory division of the peripheral nervous system sends sensory information from the body to the
____________________, the central system that processes and responds to the information.
 
8. Fill
  in the blank(s):
The ____________________ controls the body's movements.
 
9.  Which part of the brain controls conscious functions?
Answer using one of the following terms: Cerebrum, cerebellum or medulla.
 
Answer:
 
10.  Which of the following connects the brain with the spinal cord and passes nerve impulses between the
two?
a. Sensory neuron
b. Brain stem
c. Eyes
d. Spinal cord
 
11.  Which of the following primarily coordinates body movements?
a. Cerebellum
b. Cerebrum
c. Spinal cord
d. None of the above
 
 
12. Which of the following would be affected by a brain injury in the pons?
a. eyesight
b. balance and posture
c. body temperature
d. breathing rate
 
 
13. The brain stem is primarily involved in ___________ functions.
a. conscious
b. unconscious
 
 
14. Choose the main function of the spinal cord.
a. Carries oxygen to the body’s cells.
b. Carries nerve impulses back and forth between the body and brain.
c. Controls body position, coordination, and balance.
d. Controls voluntary movements.
 
 
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15. What part of the brain controls conscious functions such as reasoning, language, sight, touch, and
hearing?
a. the cerebrum
b. the cerebellum
c. the brain stem
d. none of the above
 
16. Fill
  in the blank(s):
The ____________________ division maintains internal homeostasis during normal times.
 
17.  The __________ division of the autonomic nervous system controls the non-emergency functions.
a. sympathetic
b. parasympathetic
 
18.  The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nervous tissue that lies inside the central nervous
system.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
 
 
19. What part of the central nervous system serves as an information superhighway?
a. the brain
b. the spinal cord
c. the cerebellum
d. the brain stem
 
20. Fill
  in the blank(s):
The PNS carries sensory information from the body to the ____________________
____________________ system.
 
 

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