NASM-CPT (7th Edition) Chapter 5 Study Guide 100% Correct Answers

NASM-CPT (7th Edition) Chapter 5 Study Guide 100% Correct Answers Human Movement System (HMS) *Ans* The collective components and structures that work together to move the body: muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Kinetic Chain *Ans* A concept that describes the human body as a chain of interdependent links that work together to perform movement. Nervous System *Ans* A network of specialized cells called neurons that transmit and coordinate signals, providing a communication network within the human body. Neuron *Ans* Specialized cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system. Nucleus *Ans* Cellular structure or organelle that contains the majority of the cell's genetic material in the form of chromosomes. Organelles *Ans* Tiny cellular structures that perform specific functions within a cell. Examples include nuclei, mitochondria, lysosomes, ribosomes, and the endoplasmic reticulum. Mitochondria *Ans* The parts of the cell that use nutrients to create energy for the cell; commonly known as the powerhouses of the cell. Effector Sites *Ans* A part of the body, such as a muscle or organ, that receives a signal from a neuron to produce a physiological response. Electrolytes *Ans* Minerals that have an electrical charge to help transmit nerve impulses throughout the body, such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Central Nervous System (CNS) *Ans* A division of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) *Ans* Nerves that connect the rest of the body to the central nervous system. Afferent Pathway *Ans* Sensory pathway that relays information to the central nervous system. Efferent Pathway *Ans* A motor pathway that relays information from the central nervous system to the rest of the b