Chapter 2: Basic Exercise Science

Question 1

Human Movement System

Answer 1

The combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems.

Question 2

Nervous System

Answer 2

A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body.

Question 3

Sensory Function

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Integrative Function

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Motor Function

Answer 5

The neuromuscular response to the sensory information.

Question 6

Proprioception

Answer 6

The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement.

Question 7

Neuron

Answer 7

The functional unit of the nervous system.

Question 8

Sensory (Afferent) Neurons

Answer 8

Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord.