Chapter 11

Question 1

nervous system

Answer 1

controls our perception and experience of world

Question 2

nervous system regulates…

Answer 2

many aspects of homeostasis along with endocrine system, including:
respiratory rate
blood pressure
body temperature
sleep/wake cycle
blood ph

Question 3

Central nervous system (CNS)

Answer 3

makes up the brain and spinal cord

Question 4

Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Answer 4

make up the nerves

Question 5

the brain consist of how many cells?

Answer 5

100 billion nuerons

Question 6

brain cells allow..

Answer 6

the regulation of breathing and processing of algebra to performing in the creative arts

Question 7

where does the brain merge with the spinal cord

Answer 7

at the foramen magnum

Question 8

how many cells does the spinal cord have?

Answer 8

100 million

Question 9

spinal cord enables the brain to..

Answer 9

communicate with most parts of the body below the head and neck

Question 10

peripheral nerves carry..

Answer 10

signals to and form the central nervous system

Question 11

there are __ pairs of cranial nerves

Answer 11

12

Question 12

there are __ pairs of spinal nerves

Answer 12

31

Question 13

sensory functions

Answer 13

involve gathering information about the internal and external environments of the body

Question 14

Integrative functions

Answer 14

analyze and interpret incoming sensory information and determine an appropriate response

Question 15

Motor functions

Answer 15

actions performed in response to integration

Question 16

Somatic sensory division

Answer 16

consist of neurons that carry signals from skeletal muscles, bones, joints, and skin.

includes special sensory neurons that transmit signals from organs of vision, hearing, taste, smell, and balance.

Question 17

visceral sensory division

Answer 17

consist of neurons that transmit signals from viscera (organs) such as the heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, kidneys, and urinary bladder.

Question 18

organs that carry out the effects of the nervous system are often called

Answer 18

effectors