Basic Units of the Nervous System
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What are the main components of a neuron responsible for receiving and transmitting signals?

  • Thyroxine and triiodothyronine
  • Dendrites and axons (correct)
  • Astrocytes and oligodendrocytes
  • Cell body and Schwann cells
  • Which type of glial cells produce the myelin sheath in the central nervous system (CNS)?

  • Schwann cells
  • Astrocytes
  • Pancreas
  • Oligodendrocytes (correct)
  • Which endocrine gland is often called the 'master gland' because it regulates the activity of other endocrine glands?

  • Hypothalamus
  • Adrenal Glands
  • Pituitary Gland (correct)
  • Thyroid Gland
  • What is the main function of the adrenal medulla within the adrenal glands?

    <p>Stress response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland produces hormones that play a key role in regulating blood sugar levels?

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

    What physiological processes does the Hypothalamus regulate?

    <p>Body temperature, hunger, and thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What division of the nervous system controls voluntary movements and sensory perception?

    <p>Somatic Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious thought and voluntary actions?

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

    What is the main role of the parasympathetic nervous system in the body?

    <p>Promoting rest and relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system of the body controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate?

    <p>Autonomic Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to shaping personality development, learning experiences, and risk for mental health issues?

    <p>Both genetics and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Central Nervous System (CNS) is involved in reflex responses that bypass the brain?

    <p>Spinal Cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

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