Autonomic Nervous System Overview
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What is the main function of the nervous system?

  • Pumping blood throughout the body
  • Sending messages between the brain and body (correct)
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Digesting food

    • A stimulus is best defined as:

  • A factor in the environment that may trigger a nerve impulse (correct)
  • A neuron's response to a signal
  • A reaction to an external change
  • A genetic mutation

    • What is a neuron's special ability?

  • Carrying signals or impulses (correct)
  • Producing hormones
  • Regulating blood pressure
  • Digesting nutrients

    • Which division of the nervous system serves as the main processing center?

    <p>Central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

    <p>Carrying nerve impulses across synapses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sense organ assisting the nervous system?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the response to a stimulus?

    <p>To react to the stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Homeostasis' is related to which aspect of the nervous system?

    <p>Regulation of body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Balance' as part of the nervous system refers to:

    <p>'Balance' of physical equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Blood pressure' is an example of which type of stimuli?

    <p>'Internal'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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