Nervous System

Question 1

Name the 2 divisions of the nervous system

Answer 1

Central and peripheral

Question 2

Impulses are transmitted through the body principally by

Answer 2

Neurons

Question 3

A neuron is composed of a ____ ____ and ______

Answer 3

cell body, dendrites and an axon

Question 4

The process that carries a nerve impulse away from the cell body

Answer 4

axon

Question 5

Another name for a nerve cell

Answer 5

Neuron

Question 6

What part of the brain is responsible for higher mental activity

Answer 6

Cerebrum

Question 7

What part of the brain is responsible for basic functions like walking, coordination, etc

Answer 7

Cerebellum

Question 8

What part of the brain is responsible for precise smooth movements and the maintenance of balance

Answer 8

cerebrum

Question 9

The part of the nerve where the chemical-electrical reactions take place

Answer 9

Synapse

Question 10

The central nervous system is made of

Answer 10

Brain and Spinal Cord

Question 11

The sympathetic nervous system is makes you

Answer 11

Active and Awake

Question 12

The spinal cord nerves branch out of the body. The ___ ___ innervate the head and neck

Answer 12

cranial nerves

Question 13

The parasympathetic nervous system division makes you

Answer 13

Rest and digest

Question 14

Which nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscle

Answer 14

Motor nerves

Question 15

The facial nerve is mainly

Answer 15

a motor nerve

Question 16

Where does the spinal cord begin

Answer 16

in the brain

Question 17

What transmits impulses of heat, cold, touch, pain

Answer 17

sensory nerve

Question 18

Voluntary fine-motor muscle movements are controlled by the

Answer 18

cerebrum

Question 19

The trigeminus nerve is the main ___ ____ of the face

Answer 19

sensory nerve

Question 20

Impulses at the synapse are carried out by _____

Answer 20

Neurotransmitters

Question 21

Give an example of a reflex action

Answer 21

automotive response to stimuli that allows for quick response