Chapter 35: The Nervous System
COMPLETION
1. What are two parts of the nervous system that send and receive information?
2. What is the veterinary term for a seizure?
3. The __________ neurons deliver signals from the central nervous system.
4. The system that controls and coordinates body activity is the __________ system.
5. The ________ neurons deliver signals to the muscles, causing the muscles to act.
6. The brain and spinal cord are the structures of the __________ __________ system.
7. The cranial nerves and spinal nerves make up the __________ ________ system.
8. The __________ is responsible for control of the fight or flight response.
9. Breathing is an example of ________ reflexes.
10. Loss of motor skills is called ________.
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
cerebrum
d.
medulla oblongata
b.
cerebellum
e.
midbrain
c.
brain stem
1. controls cooridination and movement
2. controls vital body functions such as the heart rate
3. controls voluntary movements and though processes
4. controls the senses
5. controls functions that maintain life