Nervous system

Question 1

Coordinates all activities of the body and enables the body to respond and adapt to changes both inside and out.

Answer 1

Nervous System

Question 2

Serves as the main processing center for the entire nervous system

Answer 2

Central Nervous System

Question 3

Connects the central nervous system to the organs and limbs.

Answer 3

Peripheral Nervous System

Question 4

What is the right order of 6 sections of brain?

Answer 4

cerebrum,
cerebellum,
diencephalon,
midbrain,
pons,
medulla oblongata

Question 5

It is the largest section and is divided into two, it controls activity and thought.

Answer 5

Cerebrum

Question 6

DETERMINE THE LOBES (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital)

______ reasoning and thought.

Answer 6

Frontal

Question 7

DETERMINE THE LOBES (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital)

______ processing virtual information from the eyes.

Answer 7

Occipital

Question 8

DETERMINE THE LOBES (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital)

______processes auditory information from the ears.

Answer 8

Temporal

Question 9

DETERMINE THE LOBES (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital)

______ integrates sensory information

Answer 9

Parietal

Question 10

It controls posture, balance and coordination.

Answer 10

Cerebellum

Question 11

Directs sensory impulses to the cerebrum.

Answer 11

Thalamus

Question 12

It controls and regulates temparature, appetite, water, balance, sleep and blood vessel constriction and dilation.

Answer 12

Hypothalamus

Question 13

It is located BELOW the cerebrum and is responsible for EYE and AUDITORY reflexes.

Answer 13

Midbrain

Question 14

It is responsible for reflex actions. (ex. chewing, tasting)

Answer 14

Pons

Question 15

It regulates heart and blood vessel function, digestion, respiration, swallowing, coughing, sneezing and blood pressure. known as “ the center for respiration “

Answer 15

Medulla Oblongata

Question 16

ENUMERATE THE 4 REGIONS OF SPINAL CORD.

Answer 16

1. Cervical Region
2. Thoracic Region
3. Lumbar Region
4. Spinal Nerves Region

Question 17

ENUMERATE THE 6 SECTIONS OF BRAIN.

Answer 17

1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebellum
3. Diencephalon
4. Midbrain
5. Pons
6. Medulla Oblongata

Question 18

It is the link between the nerves in the rest of the body.

Answer 18

Spinal Cord

Question 19

Connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart rate and blood pressure.

Answer 19

Brainstem

Question 20

Comes information from the BRAIN to the BODY.

Answer 20

efferent

Question 21

Comes information from the BODY to the BRAIN.

Answer 21

Afferent

Question 22

It is responsible for carrying motor and sensory information

Answer 22

somatic

Question 23

It takes sensory information from the nerves to the central nervous system.

Answer 23

afferent sensory neurons

Question 24

It takes information from the central nervous system to the muscle fibers throughout the body

Answer 24

efferent motor neurons

Question 25

This system is associated with the VOLUNTARY control of body movements and has two main parts. ( spinal nerves and cranial nerves )

Answer 25

somatic nervous system

Question 26

This system is associated with the INVOLUNTARY control of body movements.

Answer 26

autonomic nervous system

Question 27

It is activated when the body is in a dynamic role or stress. (e.g., increased heart rate and breathing, dilation of pupil, sweating, etc. )

Answer 27

sympathetic nervous system

Question 28

" fight or flight " rers up the body to either defend yourself or escape the threat.

Answer 28

sympathetic nervous system

Question 29

Brings all systems of the body back to normal.

Answer 29

parasympathetic nervous system

Question 30

The nerves that carry motor and sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body.

Answer 30

spinal nerves

Question 31

the nerve fibers that carry information into and out of the brain stem.

Answer 31

Cranial nerves

Question 32

It serves as a channel for signals between the brain and the rest of the body and controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain.

Answer 32

spinal cord