Nervous System Review

Front

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic.

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing auditory information?

Back

Temporal lobe.

Front

What type of action is raising your hand considered?

Back

Voluntary action.

Front

True or False: The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.

Back

True.

Front

What is the main control center of the nervous system?

Back

Brain.

Front

What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Back

It prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations.

Front

What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Back

It conserves energy and promotes 'rest and digest' functions.

Front

What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?

Back

They transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the role of motor neurons in the nervous system?

Back

They transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.

Front

What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all other neural elements.