Anatomy: Nervous System

Question 1

PNS = Somatic System

Answer 1

controls the body voluntary (skeletal) muscle

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

inside fluid and organelle of cell
water, protein, ions, and nutrients

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

stores neurotransmitter

Question 4

Sympathetic Branch (Autonomic)

Answer 4

controls the flight or fight response to stress

Question 5

Autonomic System

Answer 5

controls body automatic functions such as breathing and digestion

Question 6

CNS
(Central Nervous System)

Answer 6

brain and spinal cord

Question 7

Spinal Cord

Answer 7

nerve pules travel to and from the brain

Question 8

Afferent VS Efferent

Answer 8

Afferent- carry info towards CNS
Efferent- carry info away from CNS to muscles

Question 9

PNS two branches…?

Answer 9

somatic and autonomic nervous system

Question 10

Brain Lobes

Answer 10

frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal

Question 11

PNS
(Peripheral Nervous System)

Answer 11

peripheral nerves found throughout the body

Question 12

Peripheral Nerves

Answer 12

branching off from spinal cord
12 pairs of cranial nerves
31 pairs of spinal nerves

Question 13

Purpose of the Parasympathetic Branch

Answer 13

returns body to resting states after stress has been resolved
maintains homeostasis