Nervous System Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Nerves?

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Nervous System Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Nerves?

Think of your body as a giant electrical machine the nervous system is the wiring that makes it hum. It allows you to think, feel, move, and react in a split second. From the brain sending signals to your muscles, to nerves warning you when you touch something hot, this system keeps you plugged into the world around you. But how much do you really know about the body's control center and its lightning-fast messages? Take this quiz and test your nerve knowledge!

What happens in a reflex action, like touching something hot?

  • The brain thinks for a long time

  • The heart beats faster

  • The body reacts instantly without waiting for the brain

  • The muscles stop working

What protects the brain like a helmet?

  • Skin

  • Hair

  • Blood

  • Skull

Which nerves carry messages from the body to the brain?

  • Motor nerves

  • Reflex nerves

  • Blood vessels

  • Sensory nerves

What can happen if the nervous system gets damaged?

  • Better digestion

  • Stronger bones

  • Problems with movement or feeling

  • Faster heartbeat

Which part of the brain helps with balance and coordination?

  • Cerebrum

  • Cerebellum

  • Brainstem

  • Spinal cord

What are the tiny “wires” that carry signals in the body called?

  • Muscles

  • Hormones

  • Arteries

  • Neurons (nerve cells)

What is the control center of the nervous system?

  • Heart

  • Brain

  • Lungs

  • Stomach

What helps protect the spinal cord?

  • Backbone (spine)

  • Ribs

  • Skull

  • Muscles

What carries signals between the brain and body?

  • Spinal cord

  • Blood

  • Muscles

  • Skin

Which part of the brain controls memory, thinking, and emotions?

  • Brainstem

  • Cerebellum

  • Hypothalamus

  • Cerebrum

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