The Nervous System

Question 1

The CNS consists of…

Answer 1

Brain and spinal cords

Question 2

The PNS consists of

Answer 2

Spinal cords that cover the rest of the body

Question 3

The PNS is divided into the..

Answer 3

Somatic and autonomic nervous system

Question 4

the autonomic nervous system is divided into

Answer 4

Sympathetic and parasympathetic

Question 5

The parasympathetic nervous system function is

Answer 5

Rest and digest

Question 6

The sympathetic nervous system function is

Answer 6

Fight or flight

Question 7

Neurons are made of…

Answer 7

Dendrite, cell body, axon hillock, axon, axon terminal, post synaptic cleft

Question 8

Hypotonia is

Answer 8

Low muscle tone

Question 9

Ataxia is

Answer 9

Loss of co ordination, balance

Question 10

Aphasia is

Answer 10

A comprehension and communication disorder

Question 11

Reactive Dysphasia is

Answer 11

When a person is unable to understand the information being given to them

Question 12

Expressive Dysphasia is

Answer 12

When a person can understand but is unable to communicate

Question 13

The Medulla Oblongata controls

Answer 13

Respiratory and Cardiovascular regulation

Question 14

The Vestibular system controls

Answer 14

Spatial awareness (proprioception)

Question 15

Hemiparesis is

Answer 15

Loss of motor control on one side of the body

Question 16

Hemianopia is

Answer 16

Loss of hearing on one side of the body

Question 17

Hemisensory is

Answer 17

Loss of touch on one side of the body

Question 18

Basic function of a neuron

Answer 18

Receive signals (info), integrate incoming signals, communicate signals to target cells (other neurons, muscles or glands)