Nervous System Review

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for 'muscle memory'?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What part of the neuron is covered in myelin and sends an impulse to the next neuron?

Back

Axon

Front

What is another name for the sensory division of the nervous system?

Back

Afferent

Front

When you voluntarily control a muscle, which division of the nervous system is active?

Back

Motor; Somatic

Front

Which layer of the meninges is closest to the brain?

Back

Pia Mater

Front

What is the primary function of the cerebrum?

Back

Higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.

Front

What is the role of the diencephalon in the nervous system?

Back

It acts as a relay center for sensory information and regulates autonomic functions.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Front

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Front

What is the difference between afferent and efferent neurons?

Back

Afferent neurons carry sensory information to the CNS; efferent neurons carry motor commands from the CNS.