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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
- Controlling voluntary muscle movements
- Receiving and processing information from the environment (correct)
- Filtering waste products from the blood
- Producing hormones for body regulation
What are the two main components of the nervous system?
What are the two main components of the nervous system?
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
- Central and peripheral nervous system (correct)
- Motor and sensory nervous system
- Somatic and autonomic nervous system
Which part of the nervous system is comprised of excitable nerve cells (neurons) and non-excitable supporting cells (neuroglia)?
Which part of the nervous system is comprised of excitable nerve cells (neurons) and non-excitable supporting cells (neuroglia)?
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Central Nervous System (CNS) (correct)
- Somatic Nervous System
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) include?
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) include?
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What is the function of the sensory (afferent) part of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of the sensory (afferent) part of the peripheral nervous system?
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