Nervous System TCAH Medical Club

Front

What part of the brain controls involuntary actions?

Back

Brainstem

Front

How many pairs of nerves does the PNS consist of?

Back

43

Front

What are motor neurons called?

Back

Efferent Neurons

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Movement and Coordination

Front

What are the three parts of a nerve cell, also known as a neuron?

Back

Dendrites, Axon, Soma (Cell body)

Front

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What are sensory neurons responsible for?

Back

Carrying signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord?

Back

To transmit messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is a synapse?

Back

The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

Front

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

To control involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.