Nervous System

Question 1

Neurons which are in the PNS and receive message from CNS. Located in muscles & glands

Answer 1

Motor Neuron

Question 2

Neurons located in CNS.

Answer 2

Interneuron

Question 3

Neurons located in the PNS and send messages to the CNS. Located in skin, skeletal muscles and joints.

Answer 3

Sensory Neuron

Question 4

Nervous system which controls brain and spinal cord

Answer 4

CNS

Question 5

Communication method of endocrine system

Answer 5

Hormones in blood

Question 6

Communication method of nervous system

Answer 6

Impulses across synapses

Question 6

Speed of endocrine system

Answer 6

Slow (minutes or longer)

Question 7

Speed of nervous system

Answer 7

Fast (milliseconds)

Question 8

Duration of endocrine system

Answer 8

Long lasting effects

Question 9

Duration of nervous system

Answer 9

Short term and reversible

Question 10

Target pathway of endocrine system

Answer 10

Hormones broadcast to target cells everywhere

Question 11

Target pathway of nervous system

Answer 11

Specific path through neurons and nerves

Question 12

The part of the nerve cell which receives signals from other neurons; the main site

Answer 12

Dendrite

Question 13

The nerve cell part which transmits waves of depolarization along its length. The chemicals it releases stimulate surrounding neurons and muscle cells.

Answer 13

Axon

Question 14

What percent of oxygen and glucose does the brain use?

Answer 14

20%

Question 15

The part of the brain which controls breathing, digestion, and heart rate

Answer 15

Brain stem

Question 16

The part of the brain which controls movement and coordination

Answer 16

Cerebellum

Question 17

Part of brain responsible for vision and memories

Answer 17

Occipital lobe

Question 18

Part of the brain which cushions brain and spinal cord

Answer 18

Cerebrospinal fluid

Question 19

The half of the brain responsible for numerical and scientific skills

Answer 19

Left side

Question 20

The half of the brain responsible for facial recognition and spacial awareness

Answer 20

Right side

Question 21

The part of the brain which interprets sounds, helps use language, and memories

Answer 21

Temporal lobe

Question 22

The part of the brain responsible for voluntary movement, speech production, and emotional regulation

Answer 22

Frontal lobe

Question 23

The part of the brain which is responsible for sensory processing, spatial awareness, and language processing

Answer 23

Parietal lobe

Question 24

Autoimmune disease which results in myelin sheath disappearing

Answer 24

Multiple Sclerosis

Question 25

A problem with messages in interneurons; partial to no movement

Answer 25

Paralysis

Question 26

Drug which causes dopamine transporter to be blocked and dopamine builds up in synapse

Answer 26

Cocaine

Question 27

Condition in which tangles and plaque develop in brain, slowly shutting it down.

Answer 27

Alzheimer's

Question 28

Drug which passes through the blood-brain barrier and binds to opiate receptors

Answer 28

Fentanyl and heroin

Question 29

Two problems from weed use:

Answer 29

Memory loss Bronchitis

Question 30

A brain injury in which the neuron is damaged and unable to send a proper signal

Answer 30

Concussion

Question 31

One short term and one long term consequence of concussions

Answer 31

Short term: Confusion Long term: Dementia

Question 32

A brain disease caused by frequent concussive hits

Answer 32

CTE

Question 33

The nerve pathway which leads from stimulus to reflex action

Answer 33

Reflex arc

Question 34

Three things which occur when sympathetic nervous system is set off

Answer 34

-Heart rate increase -Breathing rate increase -Blood sugar is released from liver

Question 35

A layer of white matter which joins the the two sides of the brain

Answer 35

Corpus callosum

Question 36

The part of the brain which receives sensory information and relays it to the cerebrum.

Answer 36

Thalamus

Question 37

The part of the brain which sorts and interprets information from the senses. It also stimulates the muscles responsible for movement, stores memories, and makes decisions.

Answer 37

Cerebrum