Science chapter 1.1

Question 1

the nervous system consist of ;

Answer 1

1. central nervous system
2. peripheral nervous system

Question 2

the central nervous system consist of

Answer 2

brain and spine

Question 3

peripheral nervous system consist of

Answer 3

cranial nerves and spinal nerves

Question 4

function of human nervous system
(3M)

Answer 4

1. detects stimuli
2. detects information into impulses
3. interprets impulses

Question 5

Voluntary action is

Answer 5

controlled by the human brain ( aka doing stuff voluntarily )

Question 6

stimulus - ( blank ) - ( blank ) - repulse

Answer 6

affecter
effector

Question 7

involuntary action is to do something

Answer 7

without conscious / thinking

Question 8

involuntary action examples controlled by the medulla oblongata

Answer 8

• heartbeat , breathing , peristalsis

Question 9

examples of involuntary actions which are controlled by the spinal cord (Reflex action)

Answer 9

-withdrawing hand when touching a hot object
-withdrawing foot when touching a sharp object