Portage Learning BIO 152 Module 1- Problem Set Study Guide

Portage Learning BIO 152 Module 1- Prob
Set Study Guide



Module 1: Problem Set

,Your Answer:


1. What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?

Anatomy is the study of how the body systems are structurally put
together and physiology is the study of how the body systems work.

2. The function of the nervous system is to integrate and control the
other body systems. Explain how the nervous system does this.

The nervous system receives information, processes that information
and sends out signals to the glands and muscles of the body to get th
correct response.

3. List the 2 parts of the nervous system.

The Central nervous system (CNS) which consists of the brain and
spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous system (PNS) which is all of the other
nerves; cranial, spinal, sensory and motor. The PNS can be further
broken down into the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous systems. And
the Autonomic nervous system into they sympathetic and the
parasympathetic.

4. How are the parts of the central nervous system protected?

The CNS is protected by the skull and vertebrae.

5. Collections of cell bodies inside the central nervous system are
called , and the collection of nerve axons in the central
nervous system are called .

nuclei, tracts

6. What is included in the peripheral nervous system?

All nerves not in the brain or spinal cord are included in the PNS.

sensory, motor, cranial and spinal nerves.

7. Collections of cell bodies inside the peripheral nervous system are

, ganglia, nerves

8. What are the 2 divisions of the peripheral nervous system?