5 Questions
What is the main difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
The nervous system is short-term, while the endocrine system is long-term.
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
Voluntary control of skeletal muscles
What is the role of a nerve in the peripheral nervous system?
A collection of axons outside the central nervous system
What is the function of a tract in the central nervous system?
A collection of nerve fibers inside the CNS
Where are the receptors for special sensory functions located?
Restricted to special organs
Test your knowledge of the brain and nervous system with this informative quiz. Explore the anatomical divisions of the nervous tissue, including the central nervous system and its components such as the brain and spinal cord.
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