Central And Peripheral - Edrolo

Question 1

CNS

Answer 1

A major division of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. Receives information from the peripheral nervous system, processes a response and then responds.

Question 2

Afferent Neuron

Answer 2

A type of neuron which carries signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system. Also known as a sensory neuron.

Question 3

Efferent Neuron

Answer 3

A type of neuron carries signals away from the central nervous system in order to initiate an action. Also known as a motor neuron.

Question 4

Neuron

Answer 4

A type of cell that enables communication within the nervous system by receiving, processing and/or transmitting information. Also known as a nerve cell.

Question 5

PNS

Answer 5

A major division of the nervous system consisting
of all the nerves outside the central nervous system that transmit sensory information inwards to the central nervous system and transmits motor messages from the brain outwards to the rest of the body.

Question 6

Sensory Receptor Sites

Answer 6

An organ with nerve endings (for example, in the skin, eye, ear, nose or mouth) that responds to stimulation.