Nervous System

Question 1

The space between 2 neurons / The space between a neuron and receptor

Answer 1

Synapse

Question 2

The protective covering over some nerve cells is called the

Answer 2

Myelin sheath

Question 3

Rootlike structures of a nerve that recieve impulses

Answer 3

Dendrites

Question 4

Layer of meninges located closest the the brain and spinal cord

Answer 4

Pia mater

Question 5

7 vital body functions are controlled by the

Answer 5

Hypothalamus

Question 6

Cranial nerves are part of the

Answer 6

Peripheral nervous system

Question 7

Motor function are controlled by the lobe of the cerebrum called

Answer 7

Frontal lobe

Question 8

Neurons that carry away impulses from the brain to the spinal cord

Answer 8

Efferent

Question 9

A network of intersecting nerves and blood / lymphatic vessels

Answer 9

Plexus

Question 10

Uppermost layer of the brain

Answer 10

Cerebrum

Question 11

Cerebellum coordinates

Answer 11

Muscular activity

Question 12

Cerebral cortex is on the

Answer 12

Outer layer

Question 13

Parietal lobe is located at the

Answer 13

Upper back half

Question 14

Temporal lobe is located at the

Answer 14

Cerebral cortex

Question 15

Occipital lobe is located at the

Answer 15

Back

Question 16

The thalamus relays

Answer 16

Sensory stimuli from the spinal cord to the cerebral cortex

Question 17

The cerebellum coordinates

Answer 17

Muscular activity

Question 18

The medulla oblongata controls

Answer 18

Basic survival functions

Question 19

An axiolytic is

Answer 19

A tranquilizer

Question 20

Sciatica is

Answer 20

Nerve inflammation

Question 21

Cerebral contusion is the

Answer 21

Bruising of the brain