Nervous System

Question 1

Controls the rapid activities of the body such as muscular contraction, secretions of some endocrine glands, heart rate, respiration rate, gastrointestinal motility, and rapid reflex action.

Composed of the: BRAIN, SPINAL CORD, and NERVES

Answer 1

Nervous System

Question 2

Specialize in impulse conduction or the relay messages from effector organs to the nervous system and vice versa

Answer 2

Nerve cells or Neurons

Question 3

Transmits nerve impulses from effector organs to the spinal cord or brain

Answer 3

Afferent (sensory) neuron

Question 4

Transmits nerve impulses from the spinal cord or brain to the effector organs

Answer 4

Efferent (motor) neuron

Question 5

Conducts impulses from an afferent neuron within the Central Nervous System (CNS)

Answer 5

Interneuron

Question 6

Contains the majority of the nervous system and consist of the bain and the spinal cord

Answer 6

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Question 7

Resides or extendw outside the limbs and organs. Its is not protected by bone, leaving it exposed to toxins and mechanical injuries. Divide into:

• Somatic Nervous System
• Autonomic

Answer 7

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Question 8

Innervates striated or skeletal muscles, brings about quick adjustments to changes in environment

Answer 8

Somatic Nervous System

Question 9

Innervates glands and visceral musculature

-Two major division of autonomic:
A. Sympathetic Nervous System
B. Parasympathetic

Answer 9

Autonomic

Question 10

Aids in the control of the most of the body’s internal organs, works to mobilize the body’s resources for action under stress

Answer 10

Sympathetic Nervous System

Question 11

Works to promote maintenancr of the body at rest

Answer 11

Parasympathetic