Nervous System - Test

Question 1

What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

Answer 1

The CNS consists the brain and spinal cord. The PNS is composed of peripheral nerves that connect the CNS to other parts of the body

Question 2

What are the functions of the nervous system?

Answer 2

The control center for all body activities

Responds and adapts to changes inside and outside of the body

Question 3

Label/Diagram a neuron

Answer 3

Can be found on page 213 and/or 216

Question 4

Label the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobe

Answer 4

In the book (pg. 236)

Question 4

Label and give functions of the brain stem, cerebrum, and cerebellum

Answer 4

Cerebellum-bottom of brain; coordinate voluntary muscle movements
Cerebrum-fat part of brain; provides higher brain functions such as memory and reasoning
Brainstem-connects brain to spinal cord; connect to various parts of the nervous system and regulate visceral activities

Question 5

What is the difference between somatic and autonomic nervous system?

Answer 5

Somatic-consist of cranial and spinal nerve fibers that connect the CNS to the skin; controls skeletal muscle
Autonomic-includes fibers that connect the CNS to the heart, stomach, intestines, and glands; controls heart and blood vessels and smooth muscle

Question 6

Describe action potential

Answer 6

Stimulus➡️Neurotransmitter➡️Na+/K+ Pump activates➡️Depolarization (charge changes from negative to positive)➡️No stimulus causes re polarization (charge goes back to negative)

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