CNS
What are the two parts of the CNS?
Brain and Spinal Cord.
What does the PNS include?
All the motor and sensory nerves AROUND the body.
What is the name for the system that allows us to respond QUICKLY and involuntarily? E.g. the Knee Jerk.
The Reflex Arc.
What is Mr. Humble’s all time favourite artist/band?
A) Black eyed peas.
B) Red hot chilli peppers.
C) The Foo Fighters.
A) Black eyed peas.
How many zeros are there in a billion?
Nine.
The brain is in charge of doing what with the sensory information?
Making decisions on how to respond.
What is the main function of the PNS?
To send information to and from the brain from sensory organs/receptors to muscles.
Where are three changes that a sensory receptor/neuron can respond to?
ANY THREE
light, sound, touch, temperature, pain, taste, and smell
What were the three subjects that Mr. Humble studied at University?
Phys Ed, Outdoor Ed, Science.
What blood type is a universal donor?
(Be specific with letter and +/-)
O negative.
What are the three parts of the brain?
Cerebrum, Cerebellum and Brain Stem
What are the three types of neurons?
Sensory, Motor and Interneurons.
What position does Mr. Humble play in AFL?
Forward Line.
Which country invented Wifi?
Australia.
Which section of the brain is responsible for muscle memory?
The Cerebellum.
What part of the body does the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM control?
All skeletal muscles (voluntary control).
What part of the neuron collects sensory data and passes it onto the cell body?
The Dendrties.
What is the name of Mr. Humble’s dog?
LouLou
What is the most streamed song on Spotify (as of 2024)?
(Hint: it had a dance trend to it)
Blinding Lights by the Weekend.
Which segment of the brain is responsible for decision making and logical thinking?
The Cerebrum.
What is the combination of the nerve and the muscle fibres it controls called?
A motor unit.
What is the name for the structure that surrounds the axon on a neuron?
The Myelin Sheath
What is Mr. Humble’s coffee order?
A large cappacino.
Which Shakespeare play involved the line “To be or not to be”?
Hamlet