Chapter 3 - part 2: Organization of the Nervous System

What are the two most basic divisions of the nervous system?

In which part of the nervous system are the nerves in your hands and feet found?

Which major division of the nervous system is comprised of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?

What system allows you both to notice a buzzing near your ear and to swat the mosquito away?

What is the distinction between afferent and efferent nerves?

Which division of the nervous system is necessary if you need to intentionally stand up or scratch your nose?

Through which type of nerves does the brain send messages to the skeletal muscles in the legs when you are walking?

Which part of the nervous system controls digestion and the flow of blood?

Which part of the nervous system diverts energy and resources in your body so that you can deal with emergency situations?

During what type of situations is the sympathetic nervous system in primary control?

Zayed was walking down a dark street when he heard a car backfire. His heart started to race, and he began to perspire in response to this sudden, startling noise. Which division of the nervous system is responsible for his reactions?

Karlette took some new medication for her hay fever. The medication made her heart race, and she became agitated and jittery. Which division of the nervous system has been activated by the medication?

Which division of your nervous system handles conservation of body resources, including blood pressure reduction and the promotion of digestion?

Which division of the nervous system is most likely to be in control of bodily processes during periods of rest and recovery for the body?

Robyn has just eaten a full meal and is now relaxing. Which specific division of her nervous system is in primary control at this time?

Brenda was startled when a large shadow unexpectedly passed across her living room window. When she realized that it was just a cloud passing in front of the full moon, her racing heart began to slow, and her blood pressure started to return to normal. What division of the nervous system controlled the reactions as Brenda began to relax?

Johann took some medication for his flu symptoms. Later, Johann began to feel a little faint because the medication caused his heart to beat more slowly and his blood pressure to fall. What system was likely activated by the medication?

What does the central nervous system consist of?

What are the protective membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord?

Which of the following protects the brain as a whole by providing an internal cushion?

Which of the following is the most accurate representation of the relationship between the brain and spinal cord?