Matching Pairs The Nervous SystemOnline version In this game you will match the descriptions of different Nervous System terms to their definitions. by Amara Freedson 1 Peripheral Nervous System 2 Glia 3 Sympathetic Nervous System 4 Somatic Reflexes 5 Afferent Nervous 6 Homeostatic Imbalances 7 Central Nervous System 8 The Sensory Division 9 Autonomic Reflexes 10 Efferent Nervous 11 Neurons 12 Autonomic Nervous system 13 The Motor Division 14 The Parasympathetic Nervous System 15 Somatic Nervous System Controls involuntary bodily functions and regulates glands. contain neurons that bring information away from the brain. They transmit signals from the CNS to other parts of the body and they put orders from the brain into action. Involve stimulation in the skeletal muscles Controls muscle movement and relays information from ears, eyes and skin to the central nervous system. one of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles. The part of the autonomic nervous system that under stress raises blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels and dilates the pupils. contain neurons that bring information to the brain. They receive sensory input and send it to the CNS to “encode the appropriate sensation. Connects the Central Nervous System to the rest of the body; such as organs, skin, and limbs. Cells that support neurons. send and receive signals. control center of the body and coordinates the body’s activities my sending electrical impulses through neurons. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Anencephaly, Ataxia, and Huntington’s disease. Connects the brain and spinal cord to muscles to stimulate movement. Connects the brain and spinal cord to your skin and allows you to feel pain and other sensations. Involuntary stimuli is sent to the cardiac muscle of the heart and smooth muscle in the linings of organs
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