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Social Studies
9th -
12thgrade
Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous System
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?brain & spinal cordsensory neuronsmotor neuronssensory receptors
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:sympathetic nervous systemparasympathetic systemsomatic nervous systemcerebellum
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body partsSympatheticParasympatheticAutonomicPeripheral
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe _____part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.sympatheticparasympatheticsomaticperipheral
- 5. Multiple ChoicePart of the peripheral that controls conscious activitiesautonomicsomaticsympatheticparasympathetic
- 6. Multiple ChoiceControls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, etc.cerebrumcerebellumbasal gangliabrainstem
- 7. Multiple Choiceincreased heart ratesympatheticparasympathetic
- 8. Multiple ChoiceYou're giving a speech in front of the class (most of you would feel this)sympatheticparasympathetic
- 9. Multiple Choice
The autonomic nervous system is a branch of your ... nervous system.
central
peripheral
- 10. Multiple Choice
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
central and peripheral
parasympathetic and sympathetic
brain and spinal cord
nerves and ganglia
- 11. Multiple Choice
The sympathetic division is responsible for...
stress
relaxation
digestion
resting
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which one coordinates the inner organs?
somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system
- 13. Multiple Choice
They slow heartbeat.
sympathetic nerves
parasympathetic nerves
- 14. Multiple Choice
If Jessica accidentally touches the stove while cooking and she immediately pulls her hand back, this is an example of the autonomic nervous system.
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
Alexa is presenting a project in front of her class. She starts sweating and her heart rate increases. This is an example of the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic division.
True
False
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