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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
- Storing memories and emotions
- Regulating body temperature
- Monitoring the body's internal and external environments (correct)
- Producing hormones for long-term regulation
Which system responds faster to maintain homeostasis?
Which system responds faster to maintain homeostasis?
- Endocrine system
- Digestive system
- Nervous system (correct)
- Muscular system
What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?
What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?
- Regulating body temperature
- Producing neurotransmitters
- Initiating muscle contractions
- Detecting changes in the environment (correct)
Which part of the nervous system processes and interprets sensory input?
Which part of the nervous system processes and interprets sensory input?
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Which part of the nervous system coordinates voluntary and involuntary responses?
Which part of the nervous system coordinates voluntary and involuntary responses?
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What is the function of glial cells in the nervous system?
What is the function of glial cells in the nervous system?
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What does the myelin sheath do in neurons?
What does the myelin sheath do in neurons?
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What is autoregulation in the context of homeostasis?
What is autoregulation in the context of homeostasis?
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Which part of the nervous system monitors changes inside and outside the body?
Which part of the nervous system monitors changes inside and outside the body?
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How does the nervous system provide a rapid response to maintain homeostasis?
How does the nervous system provide a rapid response to maintain homeostasis?
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