Nervous System Practice

Front

What is a 'stimulus'?

Back

A change or a signal your body receives.

Front

What is the 'cause' for something to happen in the context of the nervous system?

Back

Stimulus.

Front

Which organ is responsible for the sense of taste?

Back

Tongue.

Front

Which system controls all other body systems?

Back

Nervous system.

Front

Which part of the brain controls all involuntary actions?

Back

Brain stem.

Front

What are the main functions of the nervous system?

Back

To receive stimuli, process information, and coordinate responses.

Front

What is the role of sensory neurons?

Back

To transmit sensory information from receptors to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary actions?

Back

Voluntary actions are consciously controlled, while involuntary actions occur automatically without conscious thought.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the brain stem?

Back

To control basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.