Vocab Unit 2

Question 1

Division of the PNS consisting of nerves that control all of the involuntary muscles organs and glands

Answer 1

Autonomic nervous system

Question 2

Part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord

Answer 2

Central nervous system

Question 3

Glands that secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream

Answer 3

Endocrine glands

Question 4

Chemicals released into the bloodstream by the endocrine glands

Answer 4

Hormones

Question 5

Chemical found in synaptic vesicles that when released has an effect on the next cell

Answer 5

Neurotransmitter

Question 6

Part of the ANS that restores the body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the organs and glands

Answer 6

Parasympathetic division

Question 7

All nerves in neurons that are not contained in the brain and spinal cord that run through the body itself

Answer 7

Peripheral nervous system

Question 8

Division of the PNS consisting of nerves that carry information from the senses to the CNS and from the voluntary muscles of the body

Answer 8

Somatic nervous system

Question 9

Part of the ANS that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal

Answer 9

Sympathetic division

Question 10

A group of several brain structures located primarily under the cortex and involved in learning in motion memory and motivation

Answer 10

Limbic system