nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of the nervous system
A
its function is to receive and hep the body to respond to stimuli
2
Q
what is a stimulus
A
a stimulus is a change in the environment which causes a reaction in a
living organism.
3
Q
The nervous system is made of millions of nerve cells
called what
A
called neurons
4
Q
The nervous system is divided into two,
name these two
A
the Central nervous system (Brain)
the Peripheral nervous system (Spinal
cord).
5
Q
what doe nerve cells do
A
Nerve cells transmit electrical impulses from the sense organs to the brain for processing and implementing an appropriate response.
6
Q
Cells found in the sense organs are responsible for detecting the
stimulus.
what does we call tis
A
receptor cells
7
Q
name the 5 senses and their sense organ
A
smell - nose sight - eyes hearing - ears taste - tongue feeling or touch - skin
