Nervous System Review

Front

What types of receptors are stimulated when tasting sweet and hot food?

Back

Chemoreceptors and thermoreceptors

Front

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

Back

12 pairs

Front

What protects the brain?

Back

Skull

Front

Which sensory receptor detects pain in a sprained ankle?

Back

Nociceptor

Front

How does the nervous system interact with the circulatory system?

Back

The nervous system controls our heart rate.

Front

What is the function of chemoreceptors?

Back

Chemoreceptors detect chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

Front

What role do thermoreceptors play in the body?

Back

Thermoreceptors detect changes in temperature.

Front

What is the primary function of nociceptors?

Back

Nociceptors detect pain and harmful stimuli.

Front

What are mechanoreceptors responsible for?

Back

Mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord.