Wk 2 - Intro to the Nervous System

Question 1

What are the 4 core functions of the NS?

Answer 1

1. Control muscles and glands
2. Receive sensory input
3. Integrate information
4. Establish and maintain mental activity

Question 2

What NS controls skeletal muscle?

Answer 2

The somatic division of the peripheral NS

Question 3

What division of the nervous system control smooth and cardiac muscle

Answer 3

The autonomic division of the NS

Question 4

What division of the NS detects external stimuli

Answer 4

The somatic division of peripheral NS (this leads to conscious sensation)

Question 5

What division of the NS detects internal stimuli?

Answer 5

Detected by the peripheral NS and are (generally) unconsciously perceived