10 Questions
Which system is responsible for rapid control by nerve impulses?
Sympathetic nervous system
What is the main difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
Somatic nerves are sensory, while autonomic nerves are motor
Which division of the peripheral nervous system carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to peripheral tissues?
Efferent division
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
Control of involuntary functions
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for innervating involuntary structures in the body?
Sympathetic nervous system
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
Mobilizing energy stores during stress
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for conserving energy and promoting digestion?
Parasympathetic division
Which type of nerves bring information from the periphery to the CNS?
Afferent nerves
Which part of the nervous system carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to peripheral tissues?
Efferent division
What is the primary role of the autonomic nervous system?
Regulate involuntary functions in the body
Explore the structures and functions of skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles, smooth muscles, tendons, joints, autonomic nerves, and neurons in the human body. Learn about the control of voluntary and involuntary movements, as well as the structure of nerve cells.
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