8th Grade Science 4.1 Section Quiz

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Questions cover main points found in section 4. 1, The Nervous System Responds and Controls.

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1.

This controls body functions, such as your heart beating, that you do not have to think about.
- A.
  
  Stimulus
- B.
  
  Central nervous system
- C.
  
  Sensory organs
- D.
  
  Neurons
- E.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
2.

Different parts of your brain communicate through these nerve cells.
- A.
  
  Sensory organs
- B.
  
  Neurons
- C.
  
  Voluntary nervous system
- D.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
- E.
  
  Central nervous system
3.

This is made up of your brain and spinal cord, this receives and processes signals sent from throughout your body.
- A.
  
  Peripheral nervous system
- B.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
- C.
  
  Voluntary nervous system
- D.
  
  Central nervous system
- E.
  
  Circulatory system
4.

Any change in your environment that is perceived by your senses.
- A.
  
  Stimulus
- B.
  
  Neurons
- C.
  
  Sensory organs
- D.
  
  Synapse
- E.
  
  Aorta
5.

The collection of sensory and motor nerves in the body.
- A.
  
  Central nervous system
- B.
  
  Peripheral nervous system
- C.
  
  Voluntary nervous system
- D.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
- E.
  
  Nerves
6.

This includes the eyes, the ears and the skin.
- A.
  
  Sensory organs
- B.
  
  Circulatory organs
- C.
  
  Stimulus
- D.
  
  Neurons
- E.
  
  Voluntary nervous system
7.

The system that controls skeletal muscles.
- A.
  
  Circulatory organs
- B.
  
  Central nervous system
- C.
  
  Voluntary nervous system
- D.
  
  Peripheral nervous system
- E.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
8.

Give an example of a physical stimulus for touch, sight, or hearing. Name the organ this sense is associated with. Describe your body's response to the stimulus.