Chapter 11 Nervous System Part 1

Question 1

3 functions of the nervous system

Answer 1

1. sensory input
2. integration
3. motor output

Question 2

2 types of effectors that respond to commands from NS

Answer 2

1. Muscles (all types)

2. Glands

Question 3

Two components of CNS and function

Answer 3

Brain, Spinal cord

Sensory input and integration

Question 4

Components of the peripheral NS

Answer 4

cranial nerves
spinal nerves
ganglia

Question 5

Where in the body does somatic sensory input come from?

Answer 5

skin
skeletal muscle
joints

Question 6

Discuss how the peripheral nervous system is subdivided, draw a concept map, and give some details about each division and subdivision

Answer 6

see image

Question 7

Where in the body does visceral input come from?

Answer 7

Visceral organs (abdominopelvic and thoracic)

Question 8

Which division of the ANS is known as the “fight or flight” response

Answer 8

sympathetic

Question 9

Which division of the ANS is known as the “rest and digest” response

Answer 9

parasympathetic

Question 10

As you start working out, you notice that your heart and breathing rates begin to increase. The ___ branch of the ___ nervous system is responsible

Answer 10

The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Question 11

Which division of the PNS brings information to the CNS?

Answer 11

sensory (afferent) division

Question 12

What are the components of the PNS?

Answer 12

spinal nerves, cranial nerves, ganglia