Organisation and histology of the nervous system

Question 1

How many anatomical subdivisions of the nervous system are there and what are they?

Answer 1

2
Central nervous system (CNS)
Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Question 2

Central Nervous system

Answer 2

-Brain and spinal cord enclosed in bony coverings

Question 3

Peripheral nervous system

Answer 3

-All nervous system except the brain and spinal cord

Answer 4

Bundles of axons in connective tissues

Question 5

Nerves

Answer 5

Bundles of axons in connective tissue

Question 6

Ganglia

Answer 6

Swellings of cell bodies in a nerve

Question 7

Difference between efferent and afferent

Answer 7

Afferent- Describes things like nerves, blood vessels, and arteries that lead toward or bring things like blood to an organ, such as the heart or brain.

Efferent- Parts that carry or lead things away from organs or other parts.

Question 8

Afferent division of the PNS

Answer 8

Sensory

(visceral sensory and somatic sensory division)

Question 9

Efferent division of PNS

Answer 9

Motor

(Somatic motor divison)