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What is the basic structural unit of the nervous system?
What is the basic structural unit of the nervous system?
- Synapse
- Neuron (correct)
- Cell body
- Axon
Which part of the nervous system controls various internal organs involuntarily?
Which part of the nervous system controls various internal organs involuntarily?
- Peripheral nervous system
- Sensory somatic nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system (correct)
What transmits sensory information to the brain?
What transmits sensory information to the brain?
- Motor nerves (efferent nerves)
- Sensory nerves (afferent nerves) (correct)
- Synapse
- Axon
What causes the forces of muscles in the body?
What causes the forces of muscles in the body?
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What receives electrical messages from other neurons through synapses?
What receives electrical messages from other neurons through synapses?
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What is the primary function of the electricity generated inside the body?
What is the primary function of the electricity generated inside the body?
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What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the function of motor nerves (efferent nerves) in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of motor nerves (efferent nerves) in the peripheral nervous system?
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What does a neuron specialize in within the nervous system?
What does a neuron specialize in within the nervous system?
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Why is there a potential difference around the membrane in nerves?
Why is there a potential difference around the membrane in nerves?
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