Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Psychology ⇒ Biological Bases of Behavior
Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A person touches a hot stove and quickly pulls their hand away before feeling pain. Explain which parts of the nervous system are involved in this response.
Describe the main function of the sympathetic nervous system during a stressful event.
Describe the pathway of a reflex arc, starting from a stimulus.
Describe the role of interneurons in the central nervous system.
Explain how the peripheral nervous system interacts with the central nervous system to produce a voluntary movement.
Explain how the somatic and autonomic nervous systems differ in their control of body functions.
Explain the main difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems.
A person touches a hot stove and quickly pulls their hand away before feeling pain. Explain which parts of the nervous system are involved in this response.
Which of the following best describes the function of the parasympathetic nervous system? (1) Increases heart rate (2) Stimulates digestion (3) Dilates pupils (4) Inhibits salivation
Which of the following best describes the function of the sympathetic nervous system? (1) Calms the body (2) Prepares the body for 'fight or flight' (3) Controls voluntary movements (4) Processes sensory information
Which of the following best describes the role of motor neurons? (1) Carry signals to the brain (2) Carry signals from the brain to muscles (3) Connect neurons within the CNS (4) Support and protect neurons
Which of the following is a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system? (1) Controls skeletal muscles (2) Operates under conscious control (3) Regulates internal organs (4) Processes visual information
The _______ nervous system controls the body's skeletal muscles.
The _______ nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion.
The _______ nervous system is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response.
The _______ nervous system is responsible for transmitting sensory information to the central nervous system.
True or False: The autonomic nervous system operates mostly without conscious control.
True or False: The central nervous system includes the cranial and spinal nerves.
True or False: The central nervous system is involved in both voluntary and involuntary actions.
True or False: The central nervous system is protected by the skull and vertebral column.
