Science (nervous system) PT 2

Question 1

Function of Autonomic Nervous system

Answer 1

Regulates internal organs

Question 2

Function of Somatic Nervous system

Answer 2

Controls skeletal muscles for movement

Question 3

Sympathetic nervous system effect on body

Answer 3

Increases alertness and deliver more blood to muscles

Question 4

Parasympathetic nervous system effect on body

Answer 4

Promotes relaxation, digestion, and energy storage

Question 5

Function of dendrites

Answer 5

Receive signals from other neurons

Question 6

Function of Cell body

Answer 6

Contains nucleus, maintains cell function

Question 6

Function of Axon

Answer 6

Transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body

Question 7

Function of Myelin Sheath

Answer 7

Insulates axon, speeding up impulse transmission

Question 8

Function of Axon terminals

Answer 8

Release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons.

Question 9

Function of Synapse

Answer 9

Gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released.