BIOD152 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Q & A

BIOD152 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Q
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System: Introduction




1. What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?




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




3. List the 2 parts of the nervous system.




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




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 .

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6. What is included in the peripheral nervous system?




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




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




9. Describe the movement of nerve impulses in the peripheral
nervous system.

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10. What are the 2 divisions of the efferent division of the peripheral
nervous system?




11. What is controlled by the somatic and autonomic
nervous systems?




12. What are the 2 divisions of the autonomic nervous system?




13. What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?




14. What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Your Answer:

1.

Anatomy is the physical aspects of the body, while physiology is the
function and inner workings of the body's systems.

2.

The nervous system utilizes electrical impulses and signals to receive,
process, and control or respond to stimuli.

3.

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Central and peripheral nervous system
4.
The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae and the brain is protected
by the skull.

5.

Nuclei, Tracts
6.
This includes every nerve not in the brain of spinal cord, so all cranial
and spinal nerves.

7.

Ganglia, nerves