2.1 Medical Detectives PLTW

Front

The part of the nervous system that includes nerves and is not part of the brain and spinal cord.

Back

Peripheral Nervous System

Front

The part of the nervous system that includes nerves and is not part of the brain and spinal cord.

Back

Peripheral Nervous System

Front

A medical specialist in the anatomy, functions, and disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Back

Neurologist

Front

The nervous system_________

Back

receives information about what is going on in your body as well as what is going on around you, tells your body how to react to the information it receives, helps your body maintain homeostasis.

Front

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

Back

The central and peripheral nervous systems.

Front

A bundle of nerve tissue that links the brain to the nerves in peripheral nerve system is called the________________

Back

spinal cord.

Front

What would your body's response be to having the flame of a candle getting too close to your hand?

Back

To pull your hand away

Front

What are the 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)? Options: Sensory & Motor, Peripheral & Central, Somatic & Autonomic, Brain & Spinal Cord

Back

Sensory & Motor

Front

What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)? Options: axons, sensory receptors, spinal cord, motor neurons

Back

spinal cord

Front

These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord

Back

Sensory Neurons