A & P Nervous System Review

Front

What type of neuron sends signals from receptors in a reflex arc?

Back

Sensory neuron.

Front

Which part of the peripheral nervous system regulates smooth and cardiac muscles and glands?

Back

Autonomic nervous system.

Front

What is the gap between two communicating neurons called?

Back

Synaptic cleft.

Front

What does the term 'central nervous system' refer to?

Back

Brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Back

Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Front

What is the role of the motor neuron in a reflex arc?

Back

Transmits signals from the spinal cord to effectors (muscles or glands).

Front

What is the primary function of the sensory neuron?

Back

To carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Regulates involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion.

Front

What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.