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What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system according to the passage?
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system according to the passage?
- To provide a framework of tissue that supports the neurons and their activities
- To connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body
- To transmit signals between the central nervous system and the body (correct)
- To contain the cell bodies and dendrites of neurons
What is the primary difference between gray matter and white matter in the nervous system?
What is the primary difference between gray matter and white matter in the nervous system?
- Gray matter is more pinkish in color, while white matter is more tan
- Gray matter is located in the central nervous system, while white matter is located in the peripheral nervous system
- Gray matter contains more cell bodies, while white matter contains more axons (correct)
- Gray matter contains more blood vessels, while white matter contains more lipids
What is the primary function of dendrites in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of dendrites in the nervous system?
- To provide a framework of tissue that supports the neurons
- To receive most of the input from other neurons (correct)
- To insulate the axons with a lipid-rich substance called myelin
- To transmit signals from the cell body to the axon
Which type of cell is 'more functionally important' in the nervous system according to the passage?
Which type of cell is 'more functionally important' in the nervous system according to the passage?
What is the primary function of the axon in a neuron?
What is the primary function of the axon in a neuron?
Which of the following is NOT part of the central nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT part of the central nervous system?
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the central and peripheral nervous systems?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the central and peripheral nervous systems?
According to the passage, what is the significance of the difference between the nervous system and the digestive system?
According to the passage, what is the significance of the difference between the nervous system and the digestive system?
