Nervous System (1)

Question 1

Functions of the Nervous System

Answer 1

Maintain Homeostasis
Receive sensory input
Integrate information
Control muscles and glands
Establish and maintain mental activity

Question 2

These are the cells of the nervous system

Answer 2

Neurons

Question 3

The endings of neurons that detect stimuli

Answer 3

Sensory receptors

Question 4

The bundle of axons that connects the CNS to sensory receptors, muscles and glands

Answer 4

Nerve

Question 5

These are 12 pairs originating from the brain

Answer 5

Cranial nerves

Question 6

The collection of neuron bodies located outside the CNS

Answer 6

Ganglion

Question 7

These are 31 pairs originating from the spinal cord

Answer 7

Spinal nerves

Question 8

The extensive network of axons and, in some cases, neuron cell bodies, located outside the CNS

Answer 8

Plexus

Question 9

Two Major Divisions of the Nervous System

Answer 9

Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System

Question 10

What is the CNS composed of?

Answer 10

Brain and Spinal cord

Question 11

What are the two subdivisions of PNS?

Answer 11

Sensory Division (AKA Afferent division)
Motor Division

Question 12

These neurons transmit action potentials from the periphery to the CNS

Answer 12

Sensory Neurons

Question 13

What type of neurons transmit AP from the CNS to the periphery?

Answer 13

Motor Neuron

Question 14

What are the two subdivisions of the motor division?

Answer 14

Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System

Question 15

In SNS, where does the AP from the CNS lead to

Answer 15

Skeletal System

Question 16

In ANS, where does the AP from the CNS lead to?

Answer 16

Cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands.

Question 17

What are the two subdivisions of ANS?

Answer 17

Sympathetic Division and Parasympathetic Division.