Hon. A&P Midterm Review

Front

The brachial region is located _________ to the antebrachial region.

Back

proximal

Front

All of the following are autonomic effectors EXCEPT

Back

skeletal muscle.

Front

The lowest level of structural organization is called what?

Back

Chemical

Front

Processes that receive nerve impulses to another neuron are called?

Back

dendrites.

Front

Neurons that conduct nerve impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system are called?

Back

afferent neurons.

Front

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

To regulate involuntary bodily functions.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Sympathetic and parasympathetic.

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

To transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body.

Front

What type of muscle is controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

Back

Cell.