Nervous system

The nervous system is divided into central and_______ nervous system

Function of the nervous system that consists in detecting changes in the internal and external environments.

• sensory function

• integrative function

• motor function

Type of neurons that carry information from the CNS through nerves to effectors such as muscles or glands.

• Sensory Neurons

• Interneurons

• Motor Neurons

When a neuron is not firing, it’s in ________.

• Action potential

• Resting potential

• Firing potential

Rapid change in polarity across the axon membrane as the nerve impulse occurs.

• Action potential

• Resting potential

• Threshold

• Firing potential

Normally, the inside of the axon is _______ compared to the outside.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

The two neurons never touch one another but are separated by a tiny gap called_______.

• synaptic cleft

• dentrite

• neurotransmitters

• synaptic integration 

Collection of neuron cell bodies located outside of the CNS

• Ganglia

• Nerves 

The pathway followed by nerve impulses that produce a reflex is called a _____arc.

Pulling your hand away from something hot is part of: _________

• Acquired reflexes 

• Inborn reflexes