2.3 Parts of the Nervous System
Complete the following statement about the somatic nervous system. Select the best answer. Sensory neurons [blank]
: carry sensory information to the central nervous system.
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The peripheral nervous system [blank]
: connects the central nervous system to the body.
Read the following description: During the exam, Aaron writes with a pencil, whereas Jason stares into space, blinking once in a while as he tries to remember an answer. Coleman is tapping his foot in frustration; he is obviously having a difficult time. Steve's heart is racing; he is sure he will fail .Which person's actions are being controlled by the somatic nervous system? Select the best answer.
Aaron
Following a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the parasympathetic nervous system?
Digestion is stimulated.
Following a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the parasympathetic nervous system? Select the best answer.
Digestion is stimulated.
Read the following description: As the basketball game is about to begin, Rhonda is performing hip flexor stretches to ensure she will be limber for running around the court. Jasmine is mentally playing out the game in her head, staring into space and blinking occasionally. Amy is doing hamstring stretches. Jiselle knows there is a talent scout in the audience tonight, and her pulse is rapid at the thought of being recruited .Which person's actions are being controlled by the autonomic nervous system? Select the best answer.
Jiselle
In the airport, several people are waiting for their flights. AJ is pacing. Shane is sitting and listening to music while tapping his foot. Jay is trying to calm down; his heart is racing at the thought of his first flight. Finally, Brodyn is sitting quietly, allowing his sandwich to digest.
Shane
Following a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the parasympathetic nervous system?
The bladder contracts.
When we are faced with a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the sympathetic nervous system?
The bronchi dilate.
When we are faced with a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the sympathetic nervous system? Select the best answer.
The bronchi dilate.
Read the following description: As the night's bowling league tournament is about to begin, Bryce practices his shot. Tyler polishes his bowling ball. Brandon is staring into space, blinking once in awhile as he imagines his bowling success this evening. Finally, Craig is trying to calm his heart rate down; he is so close to winning that $1,000 pot! Which person's actions are being controlled by the somatic nervous system?
Tyler
Which of the following is a characteristic of the following term? Select the best answer. The parasympathetic nervous system
associated with routine day-day operations of the body
Which system is associate with the following? Select the best answer. breathing
autonomic nervous system
Complete the following statement about the somatic nervous system. Select the best answer. Motor neurons [blank]
carry instructions from the central nervous system to the muscles
Complete the following statement about the somatic nervous system. Select the best answer. Motor neurons [blank]
carry instructions from the central nervous system to the muscles.
Which two subdivisions make up the nervous system? Select the best answer.
central and peripheral nervous system
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The peripheral nervous system [blank]
connects as the central nervous system to the body
Complete the following statement about the autonomic nervous system. Select the best answer. The autonomic nervous system [blank]
controls the internal organs and glands
Read the following descriptions: Harrison's heart rate has slowed. Oliver's pupils are dilated. George is not able to salivate at this moment. Theo is digesting the cupcake he just ate. Which action is controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system? Select the best answer.
digestion
When we are faced with a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the sympathetic nervous system?
heart rate increases
When we are faced with a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the sympathetic nervous system? Select the best answer.
heart rate increases
Read the following descriptions: Oscar salivates when he eats the candy. Arthur has dilated bronchi. Thomas is sitting quietly, digesting his dinner .Logan's bladder cannot constrict. Which action is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system?
inhibition of bladder constriction
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The somatic nervous system is [blank]
involved in the sensory and information to and from the central nervous system
Complete the following statement about the autonomic nervous system. Select the best answer .The autonomic nervous system [blank]
is considered to be outside of voluntary control
Complete the following statement about the autonomic nervous system. Select the best answer. The autonomic nervous system [blank]
is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Complete the following statement about the autonomic nervous system. Select the best answer. The sympathetic nervous system [blank]
is involved with preparing the body for stress-related actives.
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The central nervous system [blank]
is part of the nervous system
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The peripheral nervous system [blank]
is part of the nervous system
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The central nervous system [blank]
is part of the nervous system.
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The somatic nervous system is [blank]
made up of motor neurons and sensory neurons
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The somatic nervous system is [blank]
made up of motor neurons and sensory neurons
Read the following description: After lunch, Thomas is playing at the playground as Ryan sits on a nearby bench, allowing his lunch to digest. Jonathan runs laps around the park. Noah takes a seat next to Ryan; he needs to rest because his heart is pounding! Which person's actions are being controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
noah
Which system is associate with the following? Select the best answer. constricting pupil
parasympathetic nervous system
Read the following descriptions: Harrison's heart rate has slowed. Oliver's pupils are dilated. George is not able to salivate at this moment. Theo is digesting the cupcake he just ate. Which action is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system?
pupil dilation
Which of the following is a characteristic of the following term? Select the best answer. The somatic nervous system
relaying sensory and motor information to and from the CNS
Which of the following is a characteristic of the following term? Select the best answer. The somatic nervous system
relaying sensory and motor information to and the CNS
Which of the following is a characteristic of the following term? Select the best answer. The somatic nervous system
relaying sensory and motor information to and the CNS
Which two subdivisions make up the peripheral nervous system?
somatic and autonomic nervous system
Which system is associate with the following? Select the best answer .turning to listen to a sound
somatic nervous system
Which system is associated with the following? Select the best answer. talking
somatic nervous system
Which two subdivisions make up the autonomic nervous system?
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Which of the following is associated with the fight-or-flight response?
sympathetic nervous system
Which system is associate with the following? Select the best answer. dilating pupil
sympathetic nervous system
Which of the following is generally considered to be outside the realm of voluntary control?
the autonomic nervous system
Following a fearful situation, which of the following changes in our bodies might be triggered by the parasympathetic nervous system?
the pupils are constricted
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer .The peripheral nervous system is made up of [blank]
the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system
Which of the following is activated when we are faced with stressful or high-arousal situations?
the sympathetic nervous system
Complete the following statement. Select the best answer. The peripheral nervous system is made up of [blank]
thick bundles of axons called nerves carrying messages between the central nervous system and the the rest of the body
