12 Questions
What are the main components of the Central Nervous System?
spinal cord, brain, brain stem, cerebral cortex, cerebellum
Which system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles?
Somatic Nervous System
What is the function of the Sympathetic Nervous System during times of high emotions?
Mobilises body’s internal resources for vigorous action
Which system controls involuntary movements of internal organs and glands?
Automatic Nervous System
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Active during rest or digestion
What does the Parasympathetic Nervous System do after the Sympathetic Nervous System's response?
Returns the body to its normal level of arousal
Where are sensory neurons located?
Located in the PNS
Give an example of a voluntary movement controlled by the Somatic Nervous System.
Writing
What is the purpose of interneurons?
Transmit information between sensory and motor neurons in the CNS
What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?
Receives nerve impulses or signals from adjacent neurons
Which part of a neuron controls metabolism and maintenance of the cell?
Soma/Cell Body
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
Insulates/protects the axon from external influences
Learn about the structure and functions of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system. Understand how the CNS processes sensory input and controls the body, while the PNS communicates information between the CNS and the rest of the body.
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