Nervous System

Question 1

Central Nervous System

Answer 1

Brain and Spinal Cord

Question 2

Peripheral Nervous System

Answer 2

Communication line between CNS and rest of body

Question 3

Afferent sensory neurons

Visceral afferents

Answer 3

Supply info originating from central body cavity specifically relating to organs.

Question 4

Afferent sensory neurons

Somatic afferents

Answer 4

Supply info from more external superficial areas; skin, muscle, joints

Question 5

Efferent sensory neurons

Autonomic NS

Answer 5

Involuntary control CNS has over body organs and structure. Example, gastrinointestinal tract digestion

Question 6

Efferent sensory neurons

Somatic or voluntary NS

Answer 6

Conscious control over skeletal muscle.

Kick a ball, run on treadmill

Question 7

Sympathetic

Answer 7

Nerves involved in preparing body for energy expenditure , stress or emergency situations

Question 8

Parasympathetic

Answer 8

Nerves involved in maintaining body function at rest