10 Questions
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
Regulating cardiac muscle and smooth muscle of internal organs
Which type of nerves carry impulses from sensory receptors in the skin, muscles, and joints to the central nervous system?
Afferent (sensory) nerves
What are the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system?
Parasympathetic and sympathetic branches
Which neurons send signals to other cells through thin fibers called axons?
Efferent neurons
What happens when you touch a hot surface based on the reflex arc?
Efferent neurons trigger involuntary action of skeletal muscles
What is the main function of sensory neurons?
Convert environmental stimuli into electrical signals
What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
Send messages from one neuron to another
What is the purpose of myelin in neurons?
Act as an insulator for the axon
Which nervous system disease is characterized by a sudden weakness or paralysis in one side of the face?
Bell's Palsy
What distinguishes epilepsy from having just one seizure?
It involves repeated seizures over time
Learn about the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) composed of spinal and cranial nerves. Explore different types of sensory receptors and nerve functions within the nervous system.
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