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The nervous system is divided into ____ and ____ divisions based on structure and function. structural

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functional

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A neuron

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nerve

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The dorsal root ganglion and sympathetic chain ganglion are examples of ____ in the nervous system

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while a dermatome refers to ____ of skin. ganglia

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In comparing the central and peripheral nervous systems

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the central nervous system includes the ____ and ____ while the peripheral nervous system consists of ____ and ____ nerves. brain

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The axon and dendrite are both parts of a ____; the axon transmits signals while the dendrite ____ them. neuron

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receives

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Somatic innervation is responsible for ____ movement

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while autonomic innervation controls ____ functions. voluntary

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Afferent innervation carries signals ____ the central nervous system

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while efferent innervation carries signals ____ from it. toward

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Dorsal roots carry sensory information

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while ventral roots carry ____ information to the muscles. motor

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Spinal nerves are formed by the merging of ____ and ____ roots

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connecting the spinal cord to the body. dorsal

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are part of the ____ nervous system

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regulating the body’s ____ response. autonomic

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The nervous system enables the body to react to continuous changes in ____ and ____ environments. internal

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external

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The two main divisions of the nervous system are the ____ nervous system and the ____ nervous system. Central

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Peripheral

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The nervous system controls and integrates the body’s ____ and ____ activities. functions

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responses

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Neuroanatomy is a field of study that focuses on the organization of the ____ and ____ nervous systems. Central

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Peripheral

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The functions of the nervous system include enabling reactions to changes in the ____ and ____ environments. internal

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external

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The nervous system can be organized structurally into the ____ and ____ nervous systems. Central Nervous System

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Peripheral Nervous System

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Functionally

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the nervous system is divided into the ____ and ____ nervous systems. Somatic Nervous System

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The Central Nervous System (CNS) includes the ____ and ____ while the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) connects them to the rest of the body. brain

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spinal cord

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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) regulates involuntary functions such as ____ and ____. heart rate

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digestion

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The Somatic Nervous System (SNS) is responsible for ____ movements and ____ sensations. voluntary

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sensory

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In neuroanatomy

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the organization of the nervous system can be approached from both ____ and ____ perspectives. structural

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The brain is divided into four main lobes: Frontal

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Parietal

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The Frontal lobe is responsible for higher mental processes such as _____ and decision making. thinking

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The Parietal lobe primarily processes _____ information and sensory data. sensory

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The Occipital lobe is crucial for processing _____ information. visual

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The Temporal lobe is involved in processing _____ information. auditory

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In neuroanatomy

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the Frontal lobe is associated with _____ and planning

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The Central Nervous System is protected by ____ and ____. skeletal elements

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vertebrae

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The brain stem consists of the ____ and the ____ and the ____. midbrain

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pons

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The spinal cord connects to the brain stem at the ____ and extends down to the ____. medulla

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vertebrae

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The protective structures of the Central Nervous System include the ____ and the ____. skull

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vertebrae

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The spinal cord is part of the ____ and is well protected by the ____ and ____. CNS

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vertebrae

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The spinal cord is surrounded by ____ which includes the ____ and ____ for protection. meninges

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vertebrae

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In neuroanatomy

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the spinal cord is classified as part of the ____ and is protected by ____ and ____. CNS

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The anatomical structures that protect the spinal cord include the ____ and the ____ as well as the ____. vertebrae

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meninges

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The spinal cord is located within the ____ and is shielded by the ____ and ____ for safety. CNS

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vertebrae

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The spinal cord is part of the _____ and is responsible for _____ information. CNS

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ascending and descending

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In neuroanatomy

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the spinal cord has a _____ arrangement and consists of _____ tracts. segmental

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The spinal cord transmits _____ information from the body to the brain and _____ information from the brain to the body. ascending

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descending

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Neuroanatomy studies the structure of the _____

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including the _____ of the spinal cord. nervous system

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The spinal cord is divided into segments

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which are responsible for _____ and _____ functions. motor

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In the context of neuroanatomy

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the spinal cord is crucial for _____ communication and _____ reflexes. neural

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The spinal cord is part of the ____ and is well protected by the ____

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____

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The spinal nerve emerges from between two adjacent ____ and is part of the ____ system. vertebrae

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PNS

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The spinal cord is well protected by the ____ and ____ surrounding it. vertebrae

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meninges

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In neuroanatomy

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the spinal cord is classified as part of the ____ and is surrounded by ____ for protection. CNS

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The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae and the ____

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which are layers of protective tissue. meninges

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The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the ____ and ____. brain

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spinal cord

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The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is organized into ____ that connect the CNS with ____ structures. nerves

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peripheral

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The Somatic Nervous System (SNS) is part of the ____ Nervous System

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while the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is part of the ____ Nervous System. Peripheral

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The PNS consists of nerve fibers and cell bodies that are located ____ the CNS and conduct impulses ____ the CNS. outside

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to or away from

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The PNS includes both the Somatic Nervous System (SNS) and the ____ Nervous System (ANS). Autonomic

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A neuron consists of a cell body

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dendrites

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Neurons are specialized for rapid communication

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while ____ are support cells known as ____. neuroglia

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The two main types of cells in neuroanatomy are ____ and neuroglia

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which serve different ____ in the nervous system. neurons

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In neuroanatomy

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the processes of a neuron include ____ and an axon

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The cell body of a neuron contains the nucleus

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while the ____ and axon are responsible for ____ communication. dendrites

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A neuron consists of a cell body

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dendrites

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The components of a nerve fiber include an axon and its ____ which provide ____ to the axon. coverings

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protection

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In neuroanatomy

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the processes extending from a neuron are called ____ and they are responsible for ____ signals. dendrites

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The main function of the axon in a neuron is to carry impulses ____ from the cell body

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while dendrites carry impulses ____ the cell body. away

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The spinal nerve emerges from between two adjacent ____ and is part of the ____. vertebrae

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PNS

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The spinal cord is protected by the ____

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____

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In neuroanatomy

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the spinal cord is classified as part of the ____ while the spinal nerve is part of the ____. CNS

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The spinal cord is surrounded by the ____

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which includes the ____

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Some nerve fibers carry ____ information to ____ or gland. motor

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muscle

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Other nerve fibers carry ____ information from ____ organ. sensory

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receptor

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Spinal nerves convey ____ and ____ information. sensory

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motor

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Motor information is carried by nerve fibers to ____ or ____. muscle

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gland

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Sensory information is carried by nerve fibers from ____ organ to the ____ system. receptor

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nervous

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Some nerve fibers carry _____ information to _____ or gland. motor

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muscle

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Other nerve fibers carry _____ information from _____ organ. sensory

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receptor

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Spinal nerves convey _____ and _____ information. sensory

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motor

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Motor information is carried by nerve fibers to _____ or _____. muscle

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gland

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Sensory information is carried by nerve fibers from _____ organ to the _____ system. receptor

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nervous

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The anatomical sciences at Temple University include the study of _____ and _____ information in spinal nerves. sensory

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motor

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In neuroanatomy

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the T5 spinal nerves are responsible for conveying _____ and _____ information. sensory

78
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The nervous system is organized into two main structural components: the ____ and the ____. Central Nervous System (CNS)

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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

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Motor information is carried by nerve fibers to the ____ or ____ while sensory information is carried from the ____ organ. muscle

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gland

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The two functional divisions of the nervous system are the ____ Nervous System and the ____ Nervous System. Somatic

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Autonomic

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In neuroanatomy

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the Central Nervous System includes the brain and ____ while the Peripheral Nervous System includes all other ____ fibers. spinal cord

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The Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for regulating ____ functions

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while the Somatic Nervous System controls ____ movements. involuntary

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Sensory information is transmitted from the receptor organ to the ____ Nervous System

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while motor information is sent from the CNS to the ____ or gland. Central

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The Somatic Nervous System (SNS) is composed of the somatic parts of the ____ and ____. CNS

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PNS

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The SNS provides sensory and motor innervation to all parts of the body

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except for ____

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In Greek

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the term ‘Soma’ refers to the ____

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The Somatic Nervous System does NOT innervate the ____ found in body cavities. Viscera

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The SNS is responsible for innervating all parts of the body except for ____ muscle and ____. Smooth

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Glands

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The somatic sensory system transmits sensations of _____

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_____

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The impulses of the somatic sensory system enter the spinal cord via the _____ root. dorsal

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The somatic motor system innervates only _____ muscle and stimulates _____ and reflexive movement. skeletal

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voluntary

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Impulses exit the spinal cord via the _____ root in the somatic motor system. ventral

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93
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In Greek

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‘soma’ means _____. The somatic sensory system is responsible for transmitting sensations of _____ and temperature. body

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In neuroanatomy

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the ____ nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements

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The Central Nervous System (CNS) includes the ____ and ____ while the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) connects the CNS to the rest of the body. brain

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spinal cord

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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is part of the ____ organization of the nervous system

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while the Somatic Nervous System (SNS) is part of the ____ organization. functional

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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is responsible for stimulating ____ muscle and ____ cells. smooth

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glandular

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In the ANS

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the presynaptic neuron has its cell body located in the ____ while the postsynaptic neuron has its cell body located ____ the CNS. CNS

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The ANS is a ____-neuron system that includes presynaptic and ____ neurons. 2

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postsynaptic

100
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The motor fibers of the ANS stimulate ____ muscle

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modified ____ muscle

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The visceral nervous system is also known as the ____ Nervous System (ANS) and it primarily controls ____ functions. Autonomic

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involuntary

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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is organized into two divisions: the _____ and the _____. Sympathetic

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Parasympathetic

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The primary function of the Sympathetic division is _____ and the primary function of the Parasympathetic division is _____. Blood vessel regulation

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Maintain homeostasis

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The Sympathetic division is often referred to as the _____ response

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while the Parasympathetic division is known for the _____ response. Fight or flight

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The ANS is responsible for the _____ nervous system and includes the _____ and Parasympathetic divisions. visceral

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Sympathetic

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In the context of the ANS

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the term ‘homeostasis’ is primarily associated with the _____ division

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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is also known as the ____ and is responsible for ____ functions. visceral nervous system

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involuntary

108
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The Sympathetic Division of the ANS has a thoracolumbar origin and utilizes a ____ system with ____ neurons. 2-neuron

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presynaptic and postsynaptic

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In the Sympathetic Division

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the presynaptic cell bodies are located in the ____ of the spinal cord

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The two types of neurons in the Sympathetic Division are presynaptic and ____ neurons

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which play distinct roles in the ____ system. postsynaptic

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The presynaptic neurons of the Sympathetic Division originate in the ____ matter of the spinal cord

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specifically in the ____ region. gray

112
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The Sympathetic Division of the ANS has a thoracolumbar origin and consists of a ____ system with ____ neurons. 2-neuron

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presynaptic and postsynaptic

113
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The Sympathetic trunk is also referred to as the ____ and is part of the ____ nervous system. sympathetic chain

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autonomic

114
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The two types of neurons in the Sympathetic Division are presynaptic and ____; the latter has cell bodies in the ____ chain ganglia. postsynaptic

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sympathetic

115
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The presynaptic neurons of the Sympathetic Division originate from the ____ region of the spinal cord

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specifically in the ____ matter. thoracolumbar

116
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In the Sympathetic Division

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the presynaptic cell bodies are located in the ____ of the spinal cord and the postsynaptic cell bodies are found in the ____ chain ganglia. gray matter

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The two types of neurons in the Sympathetic Division are presynaptic and ____ neurons

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which play a role in the ____ nervous system. postsynaptic

118
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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is divided into the ____ and ____ divisions. Sympathetic

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Parasympathetic

119
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The primary function of the Sympathetic Division is to regulate ____ and initiate the ____ response. blood vessels

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fight or flight

120
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The Parasympathetic Division is responsible for maintaining ____ and promoting the ____ response. homeostasis

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rest and digest

121
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The ANS is also known as the ____ nervous system and is crucial for ____ functions. visceral

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involuntary

122
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The Sympathetic Division’s main role includes blood vessel regulation and the ____ response

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while the Parasympathetic Division focuses on ____ and digest. fight or flight

123
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The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) includes the ____ and ____ divisions. Parasympathetic

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Sympathetic

124
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The Parasympathetic Division of the ANS has its craniosacral origin in the ____ and ____ spinal cord. brainstem

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sacral

125
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In the ANS

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the presynaptic neuron has cell bodies located in the ____ or ____ spinal cord. brainstem

126
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The postsynaptic neuron in the ANS has cell bodies located at the ____ organ. effector

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127
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The ANS is also known as the ____ nervous system. visceral

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128
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At Temple University

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W. Robinson teaches about the organization of the ____ system and its ____ aspects. nervous

129
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Understanding the nervous system involves learning about its ____ and the various ____ it controls. organization

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functions

130
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In neuroanatomy

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the focus is on the ____ of the nervous system and how it relates to ____ health. structure

131
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The nervous system can be organized into different parts

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including the ____ and the ____ nervous systems. central

132
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Anatomical sciences include the study of the nervous system’s ____ and its role in ____ processes. anatomy

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physiological

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