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What is the main difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
What is the main difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
- The nervous system is located inside bone, while the endocrine system is located outside bone.
- The nervous system is responsible for motor functions, while the endocrine system is responsible for sensory functions.
- The nervous system is short-term, while the endocrine system is long-term. (correct)
- The nervous system is composed of nerves, while the endocrine system is composed of ganglia.
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
- Regulation of internal organs
- Transmission of sensory information to the brain
- Control of reflex actions
- Voluntary control of skeletal muscles (correct)
What is the role of a nerve in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the role of a nerve in the peripheral nervous system?
- A collection of axons outside the central nervous system (correct)
- A collection of neuronal cell bodies outside the central nervous system
- A collection of sensory receptors
- A collection of nerve fibers inside the central nervous system
What is the function of a tract in the central nervous system?
What is the function of a tract in the central nervous system?
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Where are the receptors for special sensory functions located?
Where are the receptors for special sensory functions located?
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