Nervous System

Question 1

The______transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including internal organs. In this way, the _______ activity controls the ability to move, breathe, see, think, and more.

Answer 1

nervous system

Question 2

brain and spinal cord

Answer 2

Central Nervous System

Question 3

cranial nerves and spinal nerves that carry information in and out of the CNS.

which consists of the neurons and parts of neurons found outside of the CNS, includes sensory neurons and motor neurons.

Answer 3

Peripheral Nervous System

Question 4

conveys impulses to the central nervous system from sensory receptors located in various parts of the body.

Answer 4

Sensory (afferent)

Question 5

carries impulses from the CNS to effector organs, muscles, and glands. These impulses activate muscles and glands.

Answer 5

Motor (efferent)

Question 6

allows us to consciously, or voluntarily, control our skeletal muscles.

Answer 6

Somatic Nervous System

Question 7

regulates events that are automatic, or involuntary, such as the activity of smooth and cardiac muscles and glands.

Answer 7

Autonomic Nervous System

Question 8

responds to stress and is responsible for the increase of your heartbeat and blood pressure, among other physiological changes, along with the sense of excitement you may feel due to the increase of adrenaline in your system.

Answer 8

Sympathetic

Question 9

is evident when you rest or feel relaxed and is responsible for such things as the constriction of the pupil, the slowing of the heart, the dilation of the blood vessels, and the stimulation of the digestive and urinary systems.

Answer 9

Parasympathetic

Question 10

It receives information from our senses and controls our thoughts and movements.

Answer 10

Brain

Question 11

What are the parts of the brain

Answer 11

Diencephalon/interbrain
Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Left Hemisphere
Right Hemisphere

Question 12

relay station for sensory impulses passing upward to the sensory cortex.

Answer 12

Thalamus

Question 13

Referred as the Main Input center, as it regulates information form our body before sending to our cerebral cortex.

o plays a role in sleep, wakefulness, consciousness, learning and memory.

Answer 13

Thalamus

Question 14

All information from your body’s senses (except smell) must be processed through your ___ before being sent to your brain’s cerebral cortex for interpretation.

Answer 14

Thalamus

Question 15

plays a role in sleep, wakefulness, consciousness, learning and memory.

Answer 15

Thalamus

Question 16

important autonomic nervous system center because it plays a role in the regulation of body temperature, water balance, and metabolism.

Answer 16

Hypothalamus

Question 17

the center for many drives and emotions For example, thirst, appetite, sex, pain, and pleasure centers are in the ___.

Answer 17

hypothalamus

Question 18

Its main function is to keep your body in a stable state called homeostasis

Answer 18

HypoThalamus

Question 19

connects the brain to the spinal cord.

responsible for regulating many basic life functions

Answer 19

brain stem

Question 20

What are the 3 parts of brain stem

Answer 20

Midbrain
Medulla Oblongata
Pons

Question 21

relay system, transmitting information necessary for vision and hearing.

receives and integrate several types of sensory information and sends it to specific regions of the forebrain

Answer 21

Midbrain

Question 22

plays an important role in motor movement, pain, and the sleep/wake cycle.

Answer 22

Midbrain

Question 23

Contains centers that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, swallowing, and vomiting, among others.

Answer 23

Medulla Oblongata

Question 24

have important nuclei involved in the control of breathing.

Answer 24

Pons

Question 25

Send motor commands from the brain to the body

Coordinate reflexes

Send sensory information from the body to the brain

Answer 25

Spinal Cord

Question 26

provides the precise timing for skeletal muscle activity and controls our balance and equilibrium.

responsible for coordinating muscle activities, including movement and balance.

Answer 26

Cerebellum

Question 27

If the cerebellum is damaged (for example, by a blow to the head, a tumor, or a stroke), movements become clumsy and disorganized—a condition called _____.

Answer 27

ataxia

Question 28

The largest part of the brain, the _____ initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature.

Answer 28

Cerebrum

Question 29

[Cerebral Hemispheres]

The ___ brain is associated with logic, analytical thinking, and language processing.

Answer 29

left

Question 30

[Cerebral Hemispheres]

The ____ brain is linked with creativity, intuition, and holistic thinking.

Answer 30

right

Question 31

Functions: Speech, memory, logical and emotional response, as well as consciousness, interpretation of sensation, and voluntary movement.

Answer 31

Cerebral Cortex

Question 32

Four regions of the Cerebral cortex

Answer 32

Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe

Question 33

is for personality and emotions, higher thinking skills, like problem solving; and controlling movement. It continues to develop until you are in your mid 20s.

CRITICAL THINKING

Answer 33

FRONTAL LOBE

Question 34

helps process your hearing and other senses, and helps with language and reading.

HEARING

Answer 34

TEMPORAL LOBE

Question 35

Involved with your senses, attention, and language.

SENSES

Answer 35

PARIETAL LOBE

Question 36

helps your eyes see, including recognition of shapes and colors.

SIGHT

Answer 36

OCCIPITAL LOBE

Question 37

Hemisphere

controls speech, comprehension, arithmetic, and writing.

Answer 37

Left Hemisphere

Question 38

Hemisphere

controls creativity, spatial ability, artistic, and musical skills.

Answer 38

Right Hemisphere