Pig Part F (Nervous System)

Question 1

what is the function of the nervous system?

Answer 1

collect sensory input and conducts impulses around the body so the body can respond to external and internal environmental changes

Question 2

The cells that transmit impulses within the nervous system are called

Answer 2

Neurons

Question 3

The central nervous system relays messages, processes information, and analyzes information. It consists of the _______ and _______

Answer 3

Brain and Spinal cord

Question 4

The layers that surround the brain are called

Answer 4

Meninges

Question 5

_____________________ Bathes the brain and spinal cord and acts as a “shock absorb-er” It allows for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between blood and nervous tissue

Answer 5

Cerebrospinal Spinal fluids

Question 6

Cerebrum

Answer 6

largest part of the brain, involved in thinking, logic learning, judgment, intelligence, emotions, conscious thoughts and movement

Question 7

Cerebellum

Answer 7

coordination of muscle movements like posture and balance

Question 8

Medulla Oblongata

Answer 8

Part of the brain stem, regulates involuntary survival functions like blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, digesting, vomiting, swallowing, defection, and blinking