The Human Body – Nervous System Basics
Science · Grade 5 · Week 30 · 25 questions
The human body is an incredible system of organs working together. Understanding how your body systems function helps you appreciate the complexity of life and make better health choices.
What you'll practise
- Identify major organs and their functions
- Explain how body systems work together
- Understand the structure of key body systems
- Describe common health conditions and prevention
All 25 questions in this The Human Body – Nervous System Basics quiz
Grade 5 Science — The Human Body – Nervous System Basics: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.
- What is the main organ of the nervous system?
- The nervous system helps the body by:
- What is a quick automatic response to something called?
- Which of these is an example of a reflex?
- What do nerves carry between the brain and the body?
- The spinal cord is protected by:
- How many parts does the nervous system have?
- What do sensory nerves do?
- What do motor nerves do?
- Your eyes are connected to your brain by the:
- When you touch something hot, which part reacts first?
- What is the basic unit of the nervous system called?
- Which sense is controlled by the olfactory nerve?
- Your brain contains approximately how many neurons?
- What happens when you blink?
- The central nervous system consists of:
- Which part of the brain controls balance?
- What does the peripheral nervous system include?
- When you step on a pin, you pull your foot away without thinking. This is because of a:
- What is the space between two neurons called?
- How does the nervous system send messages?
- Which gland controls many other glands in the body?
- What is the thick cord running from the brain to the spine?
- Your ability to remember things is controlled by:
- What part of the brain controls your emotions?
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