12 Questions
What is the major function of the Nervous System related to receiving information?
Integrating information
Which organs are primarily responsible for processing sensory input and initiating responses?
Brain and spinal cord
What does the Nervous System depend on to maintain homeostasis?
Ability to detect and respond to changes
Which subdivision of the Nervous System is responsible for controlling skeletal muscles?
Somatic Nervous System
Which division of the Nervous System is unique and not commonly discussed?
Enteric Nervous System
What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
React to stress and emergency situations
What is the function of the enteric nervous system (ENS) within the Nervous System?
Regulating the gastrointestinal system
Which division of the Nervous System is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the body to the Central Nervous System?
Somatic Nervous System
What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System within the Nervous System?
Regulating involuntary body functions
Which division of the Nervous System is responsible for controlling skeletal muscles?
Somatic Nervous System
What is the primary role of the Central Nervous System within the Nervous System?
Processing sensory input and initiating responses
Which division of the Nervous System is unique in its focus on gastrointestinal functions?
Enteric Nervous System
Test your knowledge on the major functions of the Nervous System, including receiving sensory input, integrating information, controlling muscles and glands, and maintaining homeostasis.
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