Using your textbook, address the questions on the Front of this sheet. 
1. Go to p. 563. What are the main jobs of the spinal cord?
Explain.
The spinal cord transmits nerve signals
between the brain the the peripheral nervous
system.
3. What can cause damage to the spinal cord? Explain and
provide examples.
Trauma such as car accidents or a severe
blow of any kind.
4. Describe the roles of the brain as parts of the body’s nervous
system. When discussing the brain, be sure to discuss what
homeostasis is.
The brain maintains suitable and stable
conditions (homeostasis) within the body.
Also the brain controls emotion, intellect,
movement and processes sensory information.
6. What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid? Where does it come from?
Cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and also
helps with the exchange of nutrients and waste
between the bloodstream and brain.
8. In the diagram to the
right
COLOR CODE & LABEL
the
SPINAL CORD,
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID &
MENINGES.
Name______________________ Hr___
Date:________________
Due Date:______________
2010/2011
2. Why are spinal cord injuries so rare? Explain.
Vertebrae that make up the back bone
surround and protect the spine.
4. What is the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?
Paraplegia is the loss of movement in the
lower body.
Quadriplegia is the loss of movement below
the neck.
5. How are brain capillaries different that those in the rest of the
body?
Brain capillaries are more selective in allowing
nutrients and waste in and out of the blood
stream to keep the sensitive brain tissue
healthy.
7. Where are the meninges and what is their function?
Meninges are connective tissues that cushion
the brain for protection.
Meninges (light blue outermost layer)
Spinal Cord
You may need to
thicken the
appearance of the
meninges in order to
make them visible! 
Cerebrospinal Fluid
(bright turquoise layer)
Name______________________ Hr___
Date:________________
Due Date:______________
1.
Using your textbook, address the questions BELOW! 
2010/2011
Go to p. 574. In the table below, describe the functions of the SOMATIC & AUTONOMIC nervous systems.
SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
The voluntary nervous system which carries
signals to and from muscles to the CNS.
2.
Nerves that function without thought which
control digestion, heartbeat, and the
excretion of waste.
In one sentence, describe the difference between these 2 divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System.
The somatic nervous system functions voluntarily, while the autonomic system works without
conscious thought.
3. To the left is the same diagram from YOUR textbook.
use your own color coding scheme with bright,
OBVIOUS COLORS! This will give you a great way to
visualize the different divisions as the next section gets
into GREATER detail about the
Peripheral Nerves
Autonomic Nervous System.
Autonomic Nerves
Somatic Nerves
Sympathetic
3.
Parasympathetic
Enteric
In the chart below, describe the functions of each of the Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System. Then, below each description,
list the specific actions of different areas of the body each CONTROLS! Put a STAR next to the name of the DIVISION that is generally
controlled by the other 2.
PARASYMPATHETIC DIVISION
SYMPATHETIC DIVISION
This system controls activities
associated with rest and
digestion.
This system readies the body
for the expenditure of energy
such as strenuous exercise or
an adrenaline rush.
ENTERIC DIVISION
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Enteric nerves control digestion
including peristaltic muscle
contraction and the secretion
of enzymes.
4. Traditionally, the 2 divisions of the PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, Somatic & Autonomic, are ALWAYS working together to accomplish different
tasks. Explain how they are both involved in maintaining your body temperature! Be specific.
The autonomic nervous system can constrict blood vessels to reduce heat loss when you are cold.
The somatic nervous system can heat the body by causing shivering.