Neuropsychology

Question 1

Name the 2 parts of the nervous system.

Answer 1

Peripheral and central nervous systems

Question 2

Name the 2 parts of the central nervous system

Answer 2

brain and spinal cord.

Question 3

Name the 2 parts of the peripheral nervous system.

Answer 3

Autonomic and somatic

Question 4

Name the 2 parts of the autonomic nervous system.

Answer 4

Parasympathetic and sympathetic.

Question 5

Name the 2 parts of the somatic nervous system.

Answer 5

sensory and motor.

Question 6

Describe the spinal/reflex Response

Answer 6

Nerves in spinal cord capable of initiating a simple response independently of the brain called a spinal reflex. Spinal reflexes are adaptive – they save time and minimise harm, could save your life.

Question 7

Sympathetic Nervous system functions?

Answer 7

Dominant in times of ‘stress’. Increases: Heart rate, Bloody pressure, Sweat. Decreases: Urine production, Digestion.

Question 8

Parasympathetic Nervous System functions?

Answer 8

Dominant in times of ‘peace’.
Increases: Urine production, Digestion, Hormone regulation. Decreases: Heart rate, Blood pressure.

Question 9

What is synapse

Answer 9

Neurons send information to other neurons at the synaptic gap. The point of communication is called the synapse. Once the electrical message reaches the axon terminal a chemical process occurs. The chemicals released from the synaptic knob of neurons are called neurotransmitters.