SCIENCE

Question 1

A type of neuron that is also called connector or association; acts as a bridge between sensory neurons

Answer 1

Interneurons

Question 2

A subdivision of the PNS that is responsible for the voluntary movements of the body

Answer 2

Somatic Nervous System

Question 3

A type of neuron that is responsible for transmitting signals from the brain and spinal cord; Efferent Neurons.

Answer 3

Motor Neurons

Question 4

main part of a neuron; contains the nucleus, various organelles that are necessary for neuron to carry out its function.

Answer 4

Cell Body or Soma

Question 5

a long, thin, tubular bundle of nerves that runs from the brain stem to the lower back

Answer 5

Spinal Cord

Question 6

long, slender projection that extends from the soma and transmits signals away from the neuron.

Answer 6

Axon

Question 7

branched extensions from the cell body; receives signal from other neurons.

Answer 7

Dendrites

Question 8

main part of a neuron; contains the nucleus, various organelles that are necessary for neuron to carry out its function.

Answer 8

Soma

Question 9

A type of neuron that transmits information to the brain and spinal cord (Nervous System); Afferent Neurons

Answer 9

Sensory Neurons

Question 10

responsible for involuntary actions

Answer 10

Medulla Oblongata

Question 11

monitors internal conditions

Answer 11

Hypothalamus

Question 12

Two subdivisions of PNS

Answer 12

Somatic Nervous System
and Autonomic Nervous System

Question 13

responsible for visual and auditory reflexes

Answer 13

Midbrain

Question 14

Three types of Neurons

Answer 14

• Sensory Neurons
• Interneurons
• Motor Neurons

Question 15

doesn’t involve the brain

Answer 15

Spinal Reflex

Question 16

link between the CNS to the rest of the body

Answer 16

Peripheral Nervous System

Question 17

the PNS is made up of a network of bundled rope-like structure called _____

Answer 17

nerves

Question 18

A part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movement and balance; beneath the cerebrum.

Answer 18

Cerebellum

Question 19

Divisions of Autonomic Nervous System

Answer 19

• Parasympathetic
• Sympathetic

Question 20

a division of the ANS that is responsible fot the “rest and digest” response which promotes relaxation and healing through slowing bodily functions.

Answer 20

Parasympathetic

Question 21

surface of the cerebrum

Answer 21

Cerebral Cortex

Question 22

A subdivision of the PNS that is responsible for the involuntary movements of the body

Answer 22

Autonomic Nervous System

Question 23

controls respiratory functions

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Pons

Question 24

pathway control reflexes

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Reflex Arch

Question 25

process of receiving info through our five senses; perceive external and internal stimuli

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**Sensation**

Question 26

process of analyzing and interpreting sensory info in the brain and spinal cord

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**Integration**

Question 27

basic unit of structure and function of the Nervous System; carries info through the NS in the form of **nerve impulse.**

Answer 27

**Neurons**

Question 28

used to transmit information from one neuron to another

Answer 28

neurotransmitter

Question 29

An important and delicate organ; enclosed in a bone called **skull.**

Answer 29

**Brain**

Question 30

Major **control system** **of homeostasis**; **monitoring response and regulation of all systems** in the human body.

Answer 30

**Nervous System**

Question 31

process of producing a motor output in response to sensory input

Answer 31

**Response**

Question 32

Three major parts of the brain

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* Cerebrum * Cerebellum * Brain Stem

Question 33

A part of the brain that connects the brain and spinal cord; is responsible for regulating functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Answer 33

**Brain Stem**

Question 34

A part of the brain that is responsible for thoughts, perception, voluntary movement, attitude, behavior, and etc.

Answer 34

**Cerebrum**

Question 35

directing incoming messages from the spinal cord to the brain

Answer 35

**Thalamus**

Question 36

Three major functions of the Nervous System

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* Sensation * Integration * Response

Question 37

the PNS consists of how many pairs of nerves?

Answer 37

**12 cranial nerves 31 spinal nerves**

Question 38

a division of ANS that is responsible for the "fight or flight" response of the body; activated in response to danger or stress; prepares body for action; increases heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure

Answer 38

**Sympathetic**

Question 39

tiny gaps that link neurons

Answer 39

**Synapse**

Question 40

Divisions of the Nervous System

Answer 40

**Brain and Spinal Cord**