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Nervous System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The nervous system has two principal divisions called the central nervous system and the _____. | peripheral nervous system |
| The central nervous system consists of the brain and the _____. | spinal cord |
| The peripheral nervous system has sensory receptors located in _____. | sense organs |
| There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 12 pairs of _____. | cranial nerves |
| Nerve impulses from the central nervous system are transmitted to glands and _____. | muscles |
| The two divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the somatic division and the _____. | autonomic division |
| Sensory nerves are also known as _____. | afferent |
| Motor nerves are also known as _____. | efferent |
| The first activity in the body’s response to stimulus is called _____. | reception |