10 Questions
What is the main function of the nervous system?
Sending messages between the brain and body
A stimulus is best defined as:
A factor in the environment that may trigger a nerve impulse
What is a neuron's special ability?
Carrying signals or impulses
Which division of the nervous system serves as the main processing center?
Central nervous system
What is the function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
Carrying nerve impulses across synapses
Which of the following is NOT a sense organ assisting the nervous system?
Heart
What is the role of the response to a stimulus?
To react to the stimulus
'Homeostasis' is related to which aspect of the nervous system?
Regulation of body temperature
'Balance' as part of the nervous system refers to:
'Balance' of physical equilibrium
'Blood pressure' is an example of which type of stimuli?
'Internal'
Learn about the autonomic nervous system, its subdivisions (sympathetic and parasympathetic), and their functions in controlling involuntary body movements. Explore the activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic responses during stress and relaxation.
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