Nervous system

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Lower nervous systems

• Central and Peripheral nervous systems

• Lower and Cerebral nervous systems

• Central and Muscular nervous systems

What are the three parts of the nervous system?

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• brain, lungs, spinal cord

• heart, brain, nerves

• brain, nerves, neurons

A nerve cell is called a:

• neutron

• nerve

• neuron

• synapse

Dendrites are part of a neuron that carries electrical signals _______ the cell body.

• to

• away

• in between

Axons are part of a neuron that send electrical signals ________ the cell body

• to

• away from

• in between

The space between an axon of a neuron that is communicating with a dendrite of another neuron is called a ________________.

• Neuron

• Brain message

• Stimulus

• Synapse

All parts of the nervous system except for the brain and spinal cord

• nerves

• neuron

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

Consists of your brain and spinal cord

• medulla

• cerebrum

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

The largest part of your brain

• medulla

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• neuron

What are the 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• Sensory & Motor
• Peripheral & Central
• Somatic & Autonomic
• Brain & Spinal Cord