Biological Bases: The Nervous System Intro

Question 1

Nervous System Definition

Answer 1

A network of nerve cells and fibres responsible for coordinating actions and movement and transmitting sensory signals

Question 2

Neurons

Answer 2

The basic building blocks of the NS, involved in the transfer of information around the NS. They take information from the sensory organs to the CNS, and from the CNS to the effectors

Question 3

Central Nervous System

Answer 3

Is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, and acts as the brain’s processing center, gathering and synthesising sensory information and responding to it

Question 4

Peripheral Nervous System

Answer 4

Consists of all nerves outside of the CNS, and connects the CNA to limbs and organs, coordinating action and responses by sending signals from one part of the body to another.