Worksheet Chapter 12: Coordination and Response in Humans

1. True or False: Involuntary actions such as heart rate regulation and peristalsis are controlled by the cerebrum.

2. State two key differences between a sensory neurone and a motor neurone.

3. Fill in the blank: The microscopic fluid-filled gap across which chemical signals pass between two neurones is called the ________.

4. Explain how Alzheimer's disease impacts nervous system function and behavior.

5. True or False: Neurotransmitters are transported across the synaptic cleft via active transport.

6. Differentiate between Voluntary Actions and Involuntary Actions using specific examples for each.

7. Describe step-by-step how a nerve impulse is transmitted across a chemical synapse.

8. Which brain region is responsible for maintaining body equilibrium, posture, and muscle coordination?

9. Name the three functional types of neurones involved in a complete reflex arc pathway.

10. Trace the pathway of a reflex arc when a person accidentally steps on a sharp nail.