BIOPSYCHOLOGY

Question 1

Neuron

Answer 1

Cells within the nervous system that process and transmit messages

Question 2

Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 2

Sub-division of the autonomic nervous system that controls the ‘rest and digest’ response

Question 3

Peripheral nervous system

Answer 3

Sub-system of the nervous system that transmits messages from the body to the CNS and back again

Question 4

Sensory neuron

Answer 4

Carries signals from the senses to the CNS

Question 5

Somatic nervous system

Answer 5

Sub-division of the peripheral nervous system that controls muscle movement and receives information from sensory receptors

Question 6

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer 6

Sub-division of the autonomic nervous system that controls the ‘fight or flight’ response