Human Anatomy and Physiology Nervous System Functions Quiz
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What is the major function of the Nervous System related to receiving information?

  • Maintaining homeostasis
  • Integrating information (correct)
  • Controlling muscles and glands
  • Establishing and maintaining mental activity

    • Which organs are primarily responsible for processing sensory input and initiating responses?

  • Sensory receptors
  • Brain and spinal cord (correct)
  • Enteric Nervous System
  • Skeletal muscles

    • What does the Nervous System depend on to maintain homeostasis?

  • Ability to receive sensory input
  • Ability to establish mental activity
  • Ability to control muscles and glands
  • Ability to detect and respond to changes (correct)

    • Which subdivision of the Nervous System is responsible for controlling skeletal muscles?

    <p>Somatic Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the Nervous System is unique and not commonly discussed?

    <p>Enteric Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System?

    <p>React to stress and emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the enteric nervous system (ENS) within the Nervous System?

    <p>Regulating the gastrointestinal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the Nervous System is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the body to the Central Nervous System?

    <p>Somatic Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System within the Nervous System?

    <p>Regulating involuntary body functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the Nervous System is responsible for controlling skeletal muscles?

    <p>Somatic Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Central Nervous System within the Nervous System?

    <p>Processing sensory input and initiating responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the Nervous System is unique in its focus on gastrointestinal functions?

    <p>Enteric Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

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