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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System?

<p>React to stress and emergency situations (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Somatic Nervous System (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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