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KNOW FIGURE 7.5!!!!

KNOW FIGURE 7.5!!!!
1. The ______________________________consistof the brain and the spinal cord.

Central nervous system
1. The ________________________________consists of nerves and ganglia.

peripheral nervous system
Two basic kinds of __________: spinaland cranial

nerves
_____________ nerves originate from the spinal cord

spine
_____________ nerves from the brain

cranial
Motor neurons are also referred to as_______________ neurons. They transmit action potentials from the CNS to theeffector organs (muscles and glands).
Efferent
Sensory neurons are also referred to as ______________ neurons. They transmit action potentials from the sensory organs to the CNS. Carries signals (info) from sensory organs to the CNS
Afferent
Which part of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for physical activity?

sympathetic

Which type of neuroglia forms the blood brain barrier to prevent toxins from entering the brain?

astrocytes
The sympathetic nervous system can (increase/decrease)the HR and BP for fight or flight

increase
The parasympathetic nervous system can slow the HR and the BP.

lower
1. Brain tumors come from __________

neuroglia
Which nervous system regulates resting and nutrition related functions? (Parasympathetic/sympathetic)

parasympathetic