Nervous System Video Review

Front

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

Back

Sympathetic division

Front

What happens when an action potential reaches the end of a neuron?

Back

Neurotransmitters are released

Front

What are the two main departments of the nervous system?

Back

Central and peripheral

Front

What are afferent neurons also known as in the peripheral nervous system?

Back

Sensory neurons

Front

What is the function of the somatic nervous system?

Back

To control voluntary body movements

Front

What is the primary role of the central nervous system (CNS)?

Back

To process and integrate information from the body and coordinate responses.

Front

What is the role of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

Back

To connect the CNS to the limbs and organs.

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

Back

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Front

What is the difference between afferent and efferent neurons?

Back

Afferent neurons carry sensory information to the CNS, while efferent neurons carry motor commands from the CNS to muscles.

Front

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

To regulate involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion.