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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pancreas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physiological processes does the Hypothalamus regulate?

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

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

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

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

<p>Cerebrum (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Autonomic Nervous System (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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