The nervous system
sensory nerves
carry messages to the brain & spinal cord
nerve cells
neurons
pairs of spinal nerves
31
Dendrites
Bring information to the cell
motor nerves
Carry messages away from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by the:
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and the:
The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
What system is composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body?
The peripheral nervous system is composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body.
The primary function of the excretory system is to:
The primary function of the excretory system is to eliminate waste products from the body.
The primary motor nerve of the face is the:
The primary motor nerve of the face is the facial nerve.
Which crucial part of the central nervous system is composed of long nerve fibers and originates in the base of the brain and extends to the base of the spine?
The spinal cord, composed of long nerve fibers, originates in the base of the brain and extends to the base of the spine.
opthalmic nerve
Top 1/3 of face and divides into Supraorbital
Motor nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles and are called:
afferent
3 parts of the nervous system
Central, peripheral, autonomic
Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by the:
Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by the endocrine system.
peripheral nervous system
Nerve cells that carry messages to and from the central nervous system to other parts of the body
Receptors
Send sensory messages to the brain
The spinal Cord extends to the base of the
Spine
The brain, spinal cord and spinal and cranial nerves make up the:
The brain, spinal cord and spinal and cranial nerves make up the central nervous system.
The system that breaks food down to be easily absorbed by cells or to become waste products is the:
The digestive system breaks food down to be easily absorbed by cells or to become waste products.
The spinal cord originates in the:
brain
central nervous system
brain and spinal cord and spinal /cranial nerves
Primary components of nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves
Neuroscience
study of the nervous system