Flo's TNS Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the main functioning unit of the CNS, located in the skull and containing many neurons? | Brain |
Name the system of nerves that includes the brain and spinal cord. | Central Nervous System (CNS) |
Name the system of nerves that connect the CNS to body tissue;(the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord) | Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) |
What is the middle layer of the meninges; (resembles a spiderweb)? | Arachnoid Membrane |
Name the covering of the brain located closest to the skull and vertebral column. | Dura Mater |
Name the covering of the brain located closest to the brain and spinal column that is delicate tissue rich with small blood vessels. | Pia Mater |
What is the system controlled by the CNS, mainly the cortex, hypothalmus, and medulla, and is responsible for involuntary action of muscles and glands? | Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) |
What is a system of nerves that transmits impulses to skeletal muscles and is responsible for reflex action? | Somatic Nervous System |
Name the reaction by the sympathetic nervous system that responds quickly to stressful situations. | "Fight or Flight" response |
What is it called when the body is in a state of balance? | Homeostasis |
Name the reaction by the parasympathetic nervous system that returns the body back to balance. | "Rest and Digest" response |
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