Nervous System

Question 1

The Central Nervous system consisted of?

Answer 1

-Spinal Cord
-Brain Stem
-Brain

Referred to as the body’s master control unit

Question 2

The Peripheral Nervous System consist of?

Answer 2

-The Somatic NS

-The Autonomic NS
*Sympathetic NS
*Parasympathetic NS

Question 3

3 Major Parts of the Brain

Answer 3

-Hindbrain (Lower Part)
-Midbrain
-Forebrain

Question 4

What does the The Brain stem connect?

Answer 4

Connects the brain to the spinal cord.

Question 5

The Column of nerves between the brain and peripheral nervous system is called?

Answer 5

The Spinal Cord

Question 6

Regulates involuntary bodily processes including HR, RR, digestion and pupil contraction - operates automatically with out conscious direction

Answer 6

Autonomic NS

Question 7

Carries sensory information from sensory organs to the CNS and relays motor (movement) commands to muscles - Controls Voluntary movements

Answer 7

The Somatic NS

Question 8

Sympathetic Nervous system is part of which two systems?

Answer 8

Autonomic NS which is under the Peripheral NS

Question 9

Parasympathetic Nervous system is under which two systems?

Answer 9

Autonomic NS which is under the Peripheral NS

Question 10

Prepares the body for action and stress
“Fight or Flight”

Answer 10

Sympathetic NS

Question 11

Calms the body to help conserve energy
“Rest and Digest

Answer 11

Parasympathetic NS