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The Nervous System

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Our brain enables us to do all the following except __________. A. think B. socialize C. talk D. move - Answer B. Socialize The __________ is the control center of the body. A. brain B. spinal cord C. central nervous system D. peripheral nervous system - Answer A. Brain What are the two main components of the nervous system? A. the brain nervous system and the spinal cord nervous system B. the parasympathetic nervous system and the brain nervous system C. the cr...

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4 pages

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Module 3 - Intro to The Nervous System Verified and Updated Questions and Answers (100% Correct Answers)

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11 pages

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Central Nervous System - Answer the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and the spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System - Answer the neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body, including muscles and glands Neuron - Answer a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system cell body - Answer the part of the neuron that produces energy needed for the activity of the cell dendrite - Answer the branchlike extensions of a neuron that rece...

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Ch 12 - Nervous System, nerve tissue, nerve impulse conduction - Answer What is the function of receptors? What are the different types of effectors controlled by the nervous system? - Answer -Receptors are specialized nervous system structures that monitor changes in both the internal and external environment called stimuli -Effectors include all three types of muscle tissue and glands. What are the two primary functional divisions of the nervous system? How do they differ? - Ans...

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Central Nervous System - Answer -consists of the brain and the spinal cord -control center of the body Peripheral Nervous System - Answer -consists of all the nerves located outside of the central nervous system -connects nerves to the rest of the body -involved in both voluntary and involuntary actions -43 pairs of nerves -12 pairs originate in the brain -31 pairs orginate in the spinal cord -1 nerve in each pair goes to the left side of the body and the other goes to the right ...

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Integrative function - Answer nerve that carry out the plans made by the CNS Central nervous system (CNS) - Answer part of the nervous system that contains the brain and spinal cord Sensory nerves - Answer also described as afferent nerves Sensory nerves - Answer nerves that gather information from the environment and cary it to the CNS Peripheral nervous system (PNS) - Answer part of the nervous system consisting of nerves that connect the brain and the spinal cord wi...

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What are the main divisions of the nervous system? - Answer Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. What organs belong to the central nervous system? - Answer Brain and spinal cord. What organs belong to the peripheral nervous system? - Answer The nerves that branch from the brain and spinal cord (cranial nerves and spinal nerves). Identify the main parts of a neuron. - Answer Cell body, dendrites and axon. What is the function of the cell body? - Answer ...

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The nervous system is the body's ___________________ network. - Answer communication The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and the __________________. - Answer spinal chord What is the overall function of the peripheral nervous system? - Answer it connects the central nervous system to other parts of the body Which specific subdivision of the nervous system calms the body after strenuous physical activity? - Answer parasympathetic nervous system Which ...

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Which structure is at work when the body deals with reflex actions? - Answer the spinal cord When Gretchen starts being chased by a dog, her brain sends a signal to her muscles to run. Which neurons are at work? - Answer motor neurons When Brian touches a hot object, which body structures help him react appropriately to protect himself? - Answer the sensory neurons, the interneurons, and the motor neurons Which is an example of how the peripheral nervous system helps the body m...

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Two divisions of the Nervous System - Answer 1. Central nervous system (CNS) 2. Peripheral nervous system (PNS) Central nervous system - Answer Consists of the brain and spinal cord Peripheral nervous system - Answer - consists of cranial and spinal nerves - connects CNS to muscles, glands, & all sensory receptors Nervous Tissue - Answer Controls and integrates all body activities within limits that maintain life Three basic functions of nervous tissue - Answer - Sen...

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5 pages

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Central Nervous System - Answer The place where sensory information is received and motor control is initiated in the Brain and Spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous System - Answer The place where voluntary and involuntary control occur in the rest of the body. Similarities between CNS and PNS - Answer 1. Transmitters can be excitatory or inhibitory. 2. Both contain neurons. 3. Both use action potentials. Differences between CNS and PNS - Answer 1.The Central Nervous System co...

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Central Nervous System - Answer (CNS) brain and spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous system - Answer Body Nerves that connect to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Connects the central nervous system to the body's organs and limbs. Autonomic Nervous System - Answer Controls involuntary bodily functions (not consciously controlled), such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes Somatic Nervous System - Answer Controls voluntary bodily functions (con...

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nervous system - Answer the master control and communication system of the body sensory input - Answer the gathered information of the changes inside and outside the body; stimuli integration - Answer a process in which the nervous system interprets the sensory input and decides what should be done at each moment motor output - Answer the response of the nervous system to integration by activating effector organs (muscle/glands) central nervous system (CNS) - Answer th...

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Central Nervous System - Answer Consists of brain and spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System - Answer Consists of nerves extending from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body such as muscles, intestines, and the skin Cranial Nerves - Answer Nerves that originate in the brain, There are 12 Autonomic Nervous System - Answer Consists of nerves going to the various organs and smooth muscle which are involuntary in nature Neuron - Answer Basic Unit of the nervo...

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The nervous system Test Questions with Verified Answers The nervous system carries... - Ans -Electrical messages The endocrine system carries... - Ans -Chemical messages An adaption of the nervous system is... - Ans -It is divided into two parts, CNS & PNS. Central Nervous System (CNS) - Ans -Composed of the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) - Ans -Composed of nerves in all other body parts that carry messages to and from the

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7 pages

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The Nervous System Test Questions with Verified Answers A ________ is a small space across which an impulse travels to move from one neuron to another. - Ans -synapse The ________ nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. - Ans -central The ________ nervous system is made up of all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. - Ans -peripheral What is the branch part of the neuron that receives messages and sends them to the cell body? - Ans -dendrite What is the branch p...

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The Nervous System Test Questions with Verified Answers Central nervous system - Ans -Part of the nervous system that is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It interprets incoming messages and sends messages out to the peripheral nervous system. Neurons - Ans -Nerve cells. They carry electrical messages from one area of the body to another area. Myelin - Ans -An insulating layer (made mainly of fat and protein) along the axon of a nerve cell. It speeds up the message along the axon. Le...

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Page1 The Nervous System Test Questions with Verified Answers A ________ is a small space across which an impulse travels to move from one neuron to another. - Ans -synapse The ________ nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. - Ans -central The ________ nervous system is made up of all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. - Ans -peripheral What is the branch part of the neuron that receives messages and sends them to the cell body? - Ans -dendrite What is the b...

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The Nervous System Study Guide with Complete Solutions Central nervous system - Ans -Part of the nervous system that is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It interprets incoming messages and sends messages out to the peripheral nervous system. Peripheral nervous system - Ans -Part of the nervous system that consists of all of the nerves of the body. These nerves receive stimuli and send information to the central nervous system. They also receive directions from the central nervous sys...

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5 pages

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Central nervous system - -Part of the nervous system that is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It interprets incoming messages and sends messages out to the peripheral nervous system. Neurons - -Nerve cells. They carry electrical messages from one area of the body to another area. Myelin - -An insulating layer (made mainly of fat and protein) along the axon of a nerve cell. It speeds up the message along the axon. Letter E in the diagram. Cell body/Soma - -The large part of a neuron, ...

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