Nervous System

What is the name of the change in voltage across the neuron membrane that sends signals along the axon of a neuron?

• Action Potential

• Synapse

• Neurotransmitter

• Plasticity

The main cells of the nervous systems are... (plural)

Which part of the nervous system is responsible of receiving stimuli from the environment?

• Central NS

• Peripheral NS

• Spinal cord

• Hindbrain

Reflexes are sent to the brain before elicting a response.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the processing of information?

• Central NS

• Peripheral NS

• Cerebellum

• Nerves

The cerebellum controls...

• Digestion

• Emotions

• Motor functions

• Heart rate

The somatic nervous system controls...

• Voluntary actions

• Involuntary actions

Action potentials are mainly....

• Electrical

• Kinetic

• Chemical

• Thermal

Cognitive functions and voluntary movements are produced in the

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Spinal cord

• Cerebral cortex

_______ is the junction between two neurons where the transmission of signals take place.