Nervous System

Question 1

What does the nervous system include?

Answer 1

the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Question 2

What is the overall function of the nervous system?

Answer 2

coordinates the body’s systems by receiving and sending info; maintaining homeostasis

Question 3

What does the sensory system do?

Answer 3

receives information

Question 4

What does the integrative system do?

Answer 4

determines where information is sent

Question 5

What does the motor system do?

Answer 5

responds to the signals

Question 6

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

Answer 6

central nervous system (CNS) & peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Question 7

What is included in the CNS?

Answer 7

brain and spinal cord

Question 8

What is included in the PNS?

Answer 8

peripheral nerves through the body

Question 9

How many pairs of spinal nerves does the PNS have?

Answer 9

31 pairs

Question 10

How many pairs of cranial nerves does the PNS have?

Answer 10

12 pairs

Question 11

What is the somatic nervous system?

Answer 11

skeletal, voluntary

Question 12

What is the autonomic nervous system?

Answer 12

smooth muscles, glands, involuntary

Question 13

What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system?

Answer 13

parasympathetic and sympathetic

Question 14

What are the two parts of the PNS?

Answer 14

somatic and autonomic nervous system

Question 15

What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Answer 15

rest and digest

Question 16

What s the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Answer 16

fight or flight