Intro to Nervous System

Question 1

What is homeostasis?

Answer 1

Homeostasis is to maintain a constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment

Question 2

Give an example of homeostasis in the human body

Answer 2

An example of homeostasis can include sweating or shivering

Question 3

What is the function of the nervous system?

Answer 3

To maintain homeostasis

Question 4

What are the two sections of the nervous system?

Answer 4

1. Central nervous system

2. Peripheral nervous system

Question 5

What are the two sections of the central nervous system

Answer 5

1. Brain

2. Spinal cord

Question 6

What are the two sections of the peripheral nervous system?

Answer 6

1. Sensory somatic
   (Soma = body)
2. Automatic nervous system
   (Auto = self)

Question 7

What are the two sections of the automatic nervous system?

Answer 7

1. Sympathetic

2. Parasympathetic

Question 8

Give some examples of the effect of the sympathetic automatic nervous system on the body

Answer 8

Increase Breathing
Sweating
Adrenaline 
Increase Heart Rate
Increase Blood Sugar
Pupils Dilate

Question 9

What does the parasympathetic automatic nervous system do?

Answer 9

It brings everything back to normal (except adrenaline)

Question 10

What are the 4 F’s of stress?

Answer 10

1. Feeding
2. Fighting
3. Fleeing
4. Fornicating (sex)

Question 11

How long does it take adrenaline to leave your system?

Answer 11

90 minutes