T1 U1 Organization of The Nervous system

Question 1

Name and explain the 3 functions of the NS

Answer 1

1) Sensory receptor
Monitor change in/out body
2) Integration
Process, interpret sensory input 
3) Response 
Activation of effector glands , organs

Question 2

Name the 2 types of NS

Answer 2

CNS

PNS

Question 3

Name the 2 divisions of the CNS

Answer 3

Sensory affarent

Motor efferent

Question 4

Explain the 2 functions of the sensory division

Answer 4

Consists nerves that convey impulses

Uses somatic and visceral sensory fibers

Question 5

Name the function of the motor division of the CNS

Answer 5

Carry impulse from CNS to effector organ

Question 6

Name the 2 types of NS the motor division of the CNS carries impulses to

Answer 6

Somatic and autonomic

Question 7

Which two NS does the autonomic NS contain? What is their function

Answer 7

Sympathetic - fight or flight. Heightens body responses

Parasympathetic - rest or digest. Relaxes body

Question 8

Which muscles does the somatic NS control

Answer 8

Skeletal

Question 9

Which muscles does the autonomic NS control

Answer 9

Cardiac, smooth, skeletal

Question 10

Is the somatic or autonomic NS responsible for voluntary reactions

Answer 10

Somatic