Integrated Science

Question 1

1The central nervous system is made up of the

Easy

A. eyes and ears B. brain and spinal cord C. nerves of the arms D. heart and lungs

Question 2

2The gap between two neurones is the

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A. axon B. synapse C. dendrite D. myelin sheath

Question 3

3The central nervous system consists of the brain and the

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A. nerves B. heart C. spinal cord D. eyes

Question 4

4A person with damage to the cerebellum would most likely have problems with

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A. vision only B. balance and coordination C. breathing D. digestion

Question 5

5Nerves that carry impulses from sense organs to the central nervous system are

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A. motor neurones B. relay neurones only C. muscles D. sensory neurones

Question 6

6The spinal cord is protected by the

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A. ribs B. pelvis C. vertebral column (backbone) D. skull

Question 7

7Neurons that carry impulses from receptors to the CNS are

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A. motor neurons B. sensory neurons C. muscle cells D. relay neurons

Question 8

8The gap between two neurones is a

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A. synapse B. nucleus C. axon D. dendrite

Question 9

9Quickly pulling your hand away from a hot pot is an example of

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A. a voluntary action B. a hormone response C. a reflex action D. a learned skill

Question 10

10The part of the brain that controls balance and coordination is the

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A. cerebellum B. medulla oblongata C. hypothalamus D. cerebrum