Nervous Flashcard 1

Front

What part of the brain controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat?

Back

Medulla

Front

What does the cerebrum control?

Back

Thoughts and voluntary actions

Front

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for physiological changes during exercise?

Back

Autonomic nervous system

Front

What type of receptor is sensitive to temperature sensations?

Back

Thermoreceptor

Front

What type of receptor is sensitive to molecules?

Back

Chemoreceptor

Front

Which part of the neuron transmits impulses to other neurons?

Back

Axon

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Controls balance and coordination

Front

What is the role of the somatic nervous system?

Back

Controls voluntary movements and reflexes

Front

What is the function of neurons?

Back

Transmit information throughout the body

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

Back

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses