BioPsychology Day 1 Worksheet

Match the Parts of the Nervous System Central Nervous System The brain and the spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System The nerves that go through the whole body Sympathetic Nervous System Prepares the body for dealing with stress Parasympathetic Nervous System Prepares the body for rest Touch sensory receptors that gather information related to pressure, temperature, and pain and send it to the brain for processing Taste sensory receptors that react to chemicals in foods; they send messages to the brain for processing. Smell sensory receptors in the mucous membranes lining each nostril react to chemicals you breathe in and send messages to the brain for processing Hearing sensory receptors that pick up vibrations in the tiny bones of the middle ear and turn into nerve signals that are sent to the brain Sight sensory receptors that transform light into nerve signals for the brain to process Label the different part of the neuron Use the image on Slide 8 of the powerpoint to help you label the parts of the Neuron.Word Bank:AxonAxon hillockAxon TerminalDendriteMyelinNucleusSoma Nucleus Dendrite Soma Axon Hillock Myelin Axon Axon Terminal Why is brain damage so risky compared to an injury to most other parts of your body? What is a specific scenario that might cause injury to the neurons in your brain (1-2 sentences)?