Lesson 3.2.3.1.1
3.2.3.1.1 Central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic) nervous systems Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 7
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The 20 questions
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Which two structures make up the central nervous system?
- Brain and peripheral nerves
- Spinal cord and receptors
- Brain and spinal cord
- Somatic and autonomic systems
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What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?
- Processing conscious thought
- Connecting CNS to body
- Storing long-term memory
- Regulating hormone levels
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Which nervous system division controls voluntary skeletal muscle movement?
- Somatic nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Sympathetic nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system
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Which process is controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
- Walking
- Speaking
- Writing
- Heart rate
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Which system involuntarily increases heart rate during a stressful situation?
- Somatic nervous system
- Skeletal nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system
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What is the primary function of the central nervous system?
- Food digestion
- Hormone production
- Blood circulation
- Information processing
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Which types of neurons form the somatic nervous system?
- Sensory and motor
- Spinal and cardiac
- Autonomic and cranial
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic
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Which function is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
- Handwriting and typing
- Conscious decision making
- Voluntary skeletal movement
- Involuntary organ control
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Where are the nerves of the peripheral nervous system located?
- Outside the CNS
- Within spinal vertebrae
- Inside the brain
- Inside ventricles
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What does 'voluntary' mean in relation to somatic nervous system responses?
- Unconscious organ function
- Under conscious control
- Involuntary muscle twitch
- Automatic reflex
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Which of these actions is controlled by the somatic nervous system?
- Raising an arm
- Pupil dilating
- Digesting food
- Heart beating
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Which action is controlled automatically by the autonomic nervous system?
- Waving hello
- Kicking a ball
- Digesting food
- Writing a word
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Which division of the nervous system consists of sensory and motor neurons?
- Autonomic division
- Peripheral system
- Central system
- Sympathetic division
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Which two sub-systems make up the peripheral nervous system?
- Brain and spinal
- Sensory and motor
- Sympathetic and spinal
- Somatic and autonomic
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A patient can feel touch on their leg but cannot move it. Which neurons are damaged?
- Motor neurons
- Sensory neurons
- Autonomic neurons
- Relay neurons
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What is the main function of sensory neurons in the peripheral nervous system?
- Carrying sensory signals
- Processing complex thoughts
- Initiating reflex actions
- Controlling muscle movement
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What type of body movements are controlled by the somatic nervous system?
- Reflex actions
- Voluntary movements
- Involuntary movements
- Automatic processes
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Which two main structures together form the central nervous system?
- Spinal cord and muscles
- Brain and spinal cord
- Brain and autonomic nerves
- Cerebrum and cerebellum
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Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary functions like heart rate?
- Somatic system
- Skeletal system
- Autonomic system
- Central system
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Which body system coordinates sensory input and motor responses across divisions?
- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous system
- Respiratory system
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