Chapter 2

Question 1

Sensory Function

Answer 1

The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment.

Question 2

Integrative Function

Answer 2

The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory information which allow for proper decision making which produces the appropriate response.

Question 3

Motor function

Answer 3

the neuromuscular response to the sensory information

Question 4

Mechanoreceptors

Answer 4

Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues.

Question 5

Muscle Spindles

Answer 5

Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change.