Biopsychology

Avery is studying human biology and wants to know: What are the 2 parts of the Central Nervous System?

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Liver and Kidneys

• Stomach and Intestines

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

• Filter blood

• Transmit signals between the brain and the body

• Digest food

• Regulate hormones

Which of the following is a function of the central nervous system?

• Produce red blood cells

• Store fat

• Control voluntary movements

• Digest carbohydrates

What role does the Peripheral Nervous System play in the human body?

• To manage the body's stress response.

• To interpret signals from the brain.

• To enable reflex actions and involuntary responses.

• To link the central nervous system with limbs and organs, ensuring coordination.

What components make up the Peripheral Nervous System?

• Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and their branches.

• Autonomic nervous system exclusively.

• Only sensory and motor neurons.

• Brain and spinal cord only.

What is the main function of a Neuron?

• The main function of a neuron is to transmit information throughout the nervous system.
• To regulate body temperature.
• To produce hormones for the body.
• To store memories in the brain.

What are the main components of a neuron?

• Cell body, dendrites, and axon

• Nucleus, ribosomes, and mitochondria

• Cell membrane, synapse, and neurotransmitter

• Glial cells, axon terminals, and myelin sheath