Nervous System Overview

Question 1

The brain and spinal cord make up the ___________ nervous system.

Answer 1

CENTRAL

CNS

Question 2

Everything outside the CNS (for example, nerves), make up the ___________ nervous system.

Answer 2

PERIPHERAL

PNS

Question 3

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) carries __________ information to the CNS.

Answer 3

AFFERENT

Question 4

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) carries __________ instructions from CNS to effectors.

Answer 4

EFFERENT

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Question 5

In reference to the peripheral nervous system, what are effectors?

Answer 5

MUSCLES
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GLANDS

Question 6

Name the 3 divisions of the PNS?

Answer 6

1. SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
2. AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
   (parasympathetic NS, sympathetic NS)
3. ENTERIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question 7

What does the somatic nervous system (SNS) control?

Answer 7

SKELETAL MUSCLES

Question 8

Name the 4 things the autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls?

Answer 8

HEART
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SMOOTH MUSCLES IN VISCERA
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BLOOD VESSELS
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GLANDS

Question 9

Which 2 components make up the autonomic nervous system?

Answer 9

PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question 10

Which component of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for “resting and digesting”, the Vagus Nerve, (CN X(cranial nerve 10)) carries out most of the output.

Answer 10

PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question 11

Which component of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for “fight or flight” or “freeze”?

Answer 11

SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question 12

What does the enteric nervous system (ENS) control?

Answer 12

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

Question 13

Name the binding agent which protects and supports neurons (nerve cells)?

Answer 13

NEUROGLIA