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WorksheetsNervous System
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 38mins
It is the conduction of signals from sensory receptors, such as lightdetecting cells of the eye to the CNS
Sensory input
Integration
Motor output
Stimuli
It is the analysis and interpretation of the sensory signals and the formulation of appropriate responses.
Sensory input
Integration
Motor output
Stimuli
It is the conduction of signals from the integration centers to effector cells, such as muscle cells or gland cells, which perform the body’s responses.
Sensory input
Integration
Motor output
Stimuli
These are changes in environment that cause your System to respond.
Sensory input
Integration
Motor output
Stimuli
The basic unit of communication of the NS
(a)
Part of the neuron that Contains the nucleus
Soma
Dendrites
Axon
part of neuron that receives impulses or caries signals towards the cell body
Soma
Dendrites
Axon
part of neuron that caries impulse signals away from the cell body
Soma
Dendrites
Axon
Receives stimuli from sense organs Relay impulses from senses to spinal cord and to brain
Afferent neuron
Connector neuron
Efferent Neuron
Interneuron
enable communication between sensory and motor neuron.
Afferent neuron
Connector neuron
Efferent Neuron
Sensory neuron
Motor neuron is also called
Afferent neuron
Connector neuron
Efferent Neuron
Sensory neuron
Sensory neuron is also called
Afferent neuron
Connector neuron
Efferent Neuron
Interneuron
Series of electrical signals that is generated in the nerve cells in a response to stimuli.
Nerve impulse
Neuron
Spinal Cord
Nerves
The transfer of impulses in neurotransmitters are driven by chemicals.
True
False
The correct flow of impulse in a neuron is Axon to Cell Body to Dendrite.
True
False
Neurons communicate with one another through junction called (a) .
It is a nerve pathway followed by an automatic responses to stimuli.
(a)
When spinal reflex is activated by the nervous system the brain is involved.
True
False
Which 2 are parts of the central nervous system?
brain
nose
spinal cord
left big toe
Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.
True
False
What is located below the cerebrum?
The thalamus
The cerebellum
The diencephalon
The hypothalamus
The cerebrum deals with planning, recalling information, and decision making.
True
False
What functional division of the nervous system would be responsible for the increased of heart beat and sweating during exercise?
Autonomic
Parasympathetic
Somatic
Sympathetic
Which part of the brain control the sensory and motor activities?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain Stem
Mid brain
It is also called as affarent division in Peripheral Nervous system.
Motor PNS
Relay PNS
Sensor PNS
Sensory PNS
Part of Peripheral Nervous system that voluntarily controls the body
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Autonomic
Somatic
Division of Nervous System that deals with the anatomy and physiology of cranial and spinal nerves.
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
The subdivision of peripheral nervous system (PNS) that consists of nerves which bring impulses to the central nervous system (CNS).
Sensory or Afferent division
Motor or Efferent division
Somatic division
Autonomic division
What do you call the efferent nerves connected to skeletal muscles?
Autonomic
Parasympathetic
Somatic
Sympathetic
Where does the "integration" of information occur?
in the brain
in the spinal cord
in the nerves
in sensory receptors
The efferent nerves connected to the cardiac and smooth muscles.
Autonomic
Parasympathetic
Somatic
Sympathetic
What do you call the neuroglial cells that form myelin sheaths around the nerve fibers of the central nervous system?
Astrocytes
Ependymal cells
Microglial
Oligodendrocytes
Glial cells responsible for the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system (CNS).
Astrocytes
Ependymal cells
Microglial
Oligodendrocytes
What is "I"?
Cell body
nucleus
axon
dendrite
What part is labelled "C"?
Axon
Axon branches
Axon terminals
myelin sheath
"A" is ________________.
cell body
nucleus
dendrite
axon
"B" is _____________.
Axon
Axon hillocks
Dendrite
Niss'l substance
Which of these are the two major functions of "neurons"
Ability to respond to a stimulus and converts it to a nerve impulse
Ability to secrete lubricating substances
Ability to transmit impulse to other neurons, muscles or glands.
Ability to excrete waste substance from the body.
A substance that has the ability to transmit messages between axon terminals of two neurons.
neurotransmitter
Potassium ions
Sodium ions
Calcium ions
The ______________ is the largest part of the brain
cerebrum
cerebellum
thalamus
hypothalamus
This part of the brain coordinates movement and balance.
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal Cord
The function of the thalamus is ______.
a balance center
a thermostat
a relay station to other brain parts
to regulate sleep
The part of the brain that is most associated with sleep.
thalamus
medulla oblongata
reticular formation
pons
Which part of the brain controls feelings, personality, and complex thought?
Cerebellum
Frontal Lobe
Brain Stem
Parietal Lobe
Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord?
Brain Stem
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Occipital Lobe
If you were having trouble balancing, what part of your brain might be affected?
Occipital Lobe
Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Frontal Lobe
You actually do 'have eyes in the back of your head' because this region of the brain responsible for visual processing is right above the cerebellum!
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
This part of the brain makes us unique and is our control information processing center?
Cerebellum
Corpus Collosum
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
What is the function of the PARIETAL LOBE?
Processes memory
Processes sense of touch and pain
Processes your hearing
Processes your vision
What is the function of the TEMPORAL LOBE?
Processes movement
Contains memory and planning
Processes your hearing and smell
Processes visual information
What are the three parts of the Brainstem?
Medulla Oblongata, Frontal Lobe, Spinal cord
Medulla Oblongata, Cerebellum, Cerebrum
Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Midbrain
medulla oblongata, spinal cord, thalamus
The part of the brain in charge of involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat.
cerebrum
medulla
cerebellum
neuron
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
gathers information
processes information
transmits information
all of the above
Internal blockage or rupture of the blood vessels in brain
Stroke
Concussion
Tetanus
Epilepsy
neurons malfunction; repeated relay of impulses.
Stroke
Concussion
Tetanus
Epilepsy
