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What is the function of the sensory input in the nervous system?
What is the function of the sensory input in the nervous system?
- A response to integrated stimuli
- To process and interpret sensory input
- To gather information (correct)
- To monitor changes occurring inside and outside the body
Which part of the nervous system controls smooth and cardiac muscles?
Which part of the nervous system controls smooth and cardiac muscles?
- Motor (efferent) division
- Sympathetic nervous system
- Somatic nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system (correct)
What is the function of the motor output in the nervous system?
What is the function of the motor output in the nervous system?
- A response to integrated stimuli (correct)
- To process and interpret sensory input
- To monitor changes occurring inside and outside the body
- A response to integrated stimuli (correct)
Which division of the motor (efferent) division controls skeletal muscles?
Which division of the motor (efferent) division controls skeletal muscles?
Which classification of the peripheral nervous system is concerned with nerve fibers carrying impulses away from the central nervous system?
Which classification of the peripheral nervous system is concerned with nerve fibers carrying impulses away from the central nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
What is the function of astrocytes in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the function of astrocytes in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which type of cell monitors the health of neurons and can change into macrophages if infection occurs?
Which type of cell monitors the health of neurons and can change into macrophages if infection occurs?
What is the main function of ependymal cells in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the main function of ependymal cells in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What do oligodendrocytes do in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What do oligodendrocytes do in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the function of satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the function of satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the role of Schwann cells (neurolemmocytes) in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the role of Schwann cells (neurolemmocytes) in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Which region of a neuron conducts impulses toward the cell body?
Which region of a neuron conducts impulses toward the cell body?
What covers most long nerve fibers and acts as an insulating membrane?
What covers most long nerve fibers and acts as an insulating membrane?
'Neurons' are specialized cells that are primarily responsible for:
'Neurons' are specialized cells that are primarily responsible for:
'Neuroglia' cells are primarily responsible for:
'Neuroglia' cells are primarily responsible for:
