Central Nervous System |
#1 |
The central nervous system consists of what two structures? |
brain and spinal cord |
#2 |
Astrocytes, oiligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells are all types of ___________ in the CNS. |
neuroglia cells |
#3 |
A histological examination of the brain during an autopsy reveals an extremely high number of microglial cells in an area that had suffered recent trauma? What do these cells signify? |
phagocytic activity to remove dead cells and infectious organisms present |
#4 |
Gaps in myelin sheath are called. |
Nodes of Ranvier |
#5 |
In the spinal cord, where do we find CSF? |
central canal and subarachnoid space |
Neurons, Nerves and Such |
#1 |
Neurons are classified on the basis of their function as |
motor, sensory, and association |
#2 |
Nerve impulses start at the dendrite then travels through the cell body to the ___________. |
axon |
#3 |
What are the primary functions of the nervous system. |
monitoring internal and external environments; integrating sensory information; coordinating voluntary and involuntary responses |
#4 |
The membranes located between bone and the soft tissue of the nervous system. |
meninges |
#5 |
Neurons are classified on the basis of their structure as ____________. |
unipolar, bipolar, multipolar |
Nerves and Messages |
#1 |
A part of a synapse where intercellular communications between neurons occur. |
synaptic terminal |
#2 |
A simple nerve pathway that would be involved with involuntary actions. |
reflex arc |
#3 |
The autonomic nervous system is divided into what two divisions? |
sympathetic and parasympathetic |
#4 |
Nerves of the ______________ nervous system receive and process sensory input from the skin, muscles, tendons, joints, eyes, etc. |
somatic |
#5 |
Nerves of the _______________ nervous system carry impulses from the CNS to glands, various smooth muscles, cardiac muscle and various membranes. |
autonomic |