Question 1

Describe the three main steps involved in the functioning of the nervous system. Include an example in your answer.

Question 2

What type of cells make up the nervous system?

Question 3

Name and describe the three main parts of a nerve cell.

Question 4

What is a myelin sheath and what is its function?

Question 5

Match the following parts of a neuron with the correct labels.

axon • cell body • dendrite • myelin sheath • nucleus

Question 6

Describe how a nerve impulse travels:

• Along a neuron.

• From one neuron to another.

Question 7

Match the following components of a synapse with the correct labels.

axon • dendrite • neurotransmitter • receptor • synaptic gap

Question 8

Describe the following types of nerve cells.

• Sensory neurons

• Motor neurons

• Interneurons

Question 9

Differentiate between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

Question 10

State whether the following types of neurons are more likely to be found in the central nervous system (CNS) or the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Question 11

• Describe the main function of the brain.

• Describe the main function of the spinal cord.

Question 12

• Name the part of the skeletal system that protects the brain.

• Name the part of the skeletal system that protects the spinal cord.

Question 13

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Question 14

• Explain what a reflex is and give an example.

• Describe what a reflex arc is, using the example of accidentally touching a hot object.

• What is the advantage of reflex responses?

• Classify the following as reflexes or voluntary responses.

Question 15

Compare the sensory division and the motor division of the nervous system.

Question 16

Compare somatic sensory neurons and visceral sensory neurons.

Question 17

Compare the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

Question 18

Classify the following as voluntary (somatic) or involuntary (autonomic) responses.

Question 19

Compare the sympathetic division and the parasympathetic division of the nervous system.

Question 20

Classify the following autonomic responses as being controlled by the sympathetic nervous system or the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 21

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