Nervous Systems

Question 1

Nervous system

Answer 1

Allows information from the brain to travel to every part of the body.
Broken down into three separate but related systems
•central system
•the peripheral system
The autonomic system

Question 2

Neurons

Answer 2

Another name for nerve cell
They make up the nervous system including the brain.
Adapted to transmit and receive electrical and chemical signals.

Question 3

4 neurons

Answer 3

Nucleus- cell nucleus
Axon- long fibre that transmit electrical signals away from the nucleus
Axon terminals- the axon ends in numerous axon terminals
Dendrites- small extensions that connect to the nucleus

Question 4

Gila

Answer 4

Surround and protect nureouns and ensure they are supplied with lots of nutrients

Question 5

Autonomic nervous system

Answer 5

Other part of the peripheral system
Bodily functions - breathing, pupil size and heart rate

Question 6

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer 6

Flight or fight
Response to steadily situations
Increasing heart rate

Question 7

Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 7

Rest and digest
Completely opposite the the sympathetic system as the parasympathetic system is nice and calm and helps the animal rest