SM 2 Nervous System

Nervous system is a _________throughout the body.

• network of nerves

• bundle of nerves in the brain only

• system in the body that provides blood

• network of cells

The CNS is made up of the:

• spinal cord

• brain

• brain and spinal cord

• nerves in the spine

What is the link between the body and brain for communication ?

• heart

• spinal cord

• arms and legs

• back

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

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

Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs (like your stomach) to the

• peripheral nervous system (PNS)
• central nervous system (CNS)
• muscles
• sense organs

What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• axons
• sensory receptors
• spinal cord
• motor neurons

These neuron processes transmit information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system

• efferent
• afferent

These neuron processes transmit information from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands

• efferent
• afferent

This part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function, blood pressure, breathing, digestion.

• Autonomic Nervous System
• Sensory Nervous System
• Motor Nervous System
• Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System is part of the___________.

• Somatic Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Sensory Nervous System