Koch - Nervous System Functions and Actions

Which of the following actions are voluntary?

Choose all that apply.

• breathing

• throwing a ball

• your heart beating

• pointing at a friend

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary actions?

• Involuntary you have to think about, voluntary you don't

• Voluntary means involuntary

• Voluntary you have to think about, Involuntary you don't

• They are the same thing.

The _______ _________ is known as the body's command center.

What is the first main function of the nervous system?

Put the following functions of the nervous system in order.

• Receiving Infromation

• Responding to information

• Maintaining Homeostasis

Which processes help your body stay healthy and maintain homeostasis?

Pick all that apply.

• breathing

• heart rate

• body temerature

• involuntary

• voluntary

According to the reading, what is a nerve made of?

Put the following 3 types of receptors in the correct order.

• Sensory Neurons

• Motor Neurons

• Interneurons

CNS stands for ____________ __________ ____________

PNS stands for ____________ ___________ ___________

Which organs make up the Central Nervous System?

There are 2 correct answers.

• heart

• brain

• foot

• spinal cord