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Match the nervous system subsystem with its description:
Match the nervous system subsystem with its description:
Autonomic = Processes run automatically by the brain Somatic = Functions managed by thinking about them
Match the type of nerve with its function:
Match the type of nerve with its function:
Sensory = Carries information to the brain and spinal cord Motor = Carries command signals from the brain to the body
Match the nerve connection location with its function:
Match the nerve connection location with its function:
Sensory nerve connections on the back of the spinal cord = Carry information to the spinal cord Motor nerve connections on the front of the spinal cord = Send muscle movement commands
Match the type of nerve with its destination:
Match the type of nerve with its destination:
Match the autonomic nerves with their function:
Match the autonomic nerves with their function:
What is the main function of autonomic nerves in the body?
What is the main function of autonomic nerves in the body?
Where are the sensory nerve connections to your spinal cord located?
Where are the sensory nerve connections to your spinal cord located?
Which type of nerve carries command signals from the brain to various parts of the body?
Which type of nerve carries command signals from the brain to various parts of the body?
What is the main characteristic of a reflex action?
What is the main characteristic of a reflex action?
How do autonomic nerves differ from somatic nerves?
How do autonomic nerves differ from somatic nerves?
Where are the motor nerve connections to your spinal cord located?
Where are the motor nerve connections to your spinal cord located?
Which type of nerve carries information to your brain and spinal cord?
Which type of nerve carries information to your brain and spinal cord?
What is the main function of mechanical digestion in the digestive system?
What is the main function of mechanical digestion in the digestive system?
Which substance helps neutralize stomach acid and aids in digesting some vitamins?
Which substance helps neutralize stomach acid and aids in digesting some vitamins?
What causes the wave-like movement known as peristalsis in the esophagus?
What causes the wave-like movement known as peristalsis in the esophagus?
Which organ is responsible for producing gastric juice in the digestive system?
Which organ is responsible for producing gastric juice in the digestive system?
What is the function of saliva in the digestive process?
What is the function of saliva in the digestive process?
What is the role of bile in digestion?
What is the role of bile in digestion?
What is the role of peristalsis in the digestive system?
What is the role of peristalsis in the digestive system?
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
Where does the Aorta carry blood to in the body?
Where does the Aorta carry blood to in the body?
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for breathing in humans?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for breathing in humans?
Which chamber of the heart receives blood low in oxygen from the body?
Which chamber of the heart receives blood low in oxygen from the body?
What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
Which component of blood helps stop bleeding at cuts?
Which component of blood helps stop bleeding at cuts?
What is the main function of the Left Pulmonary Artery in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the Left Pulmonary Artery in the circulatory system?
Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart?
Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart?
What is the main function of White Blood Cells in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of White Blood Cells in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of a kidney dialysis machine?
What is the main function of a kidney dialysis machine?
What is the primary function of the liver in the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the liver in the excretory system?
Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving input from other neurons?
Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving input from other neurons?
How do failing kidneys contribute to protein in the urine?
How do failing kidneys contribute to protein in the urine?
What is the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What is the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What type of neuron connects one neuron to another within the Central Nervous System?
What type of neuron connects one neuron to another within the Central Nervous System?
What is the function of the bladder in the excretory system?
What is the function of the bladder in the excretory system?
Why do individuals with diabetes often have glucose in their urine?
Why do individuals with diabetes often have glucose in their urine?
Which is true about stimuli?
Which is true about stimuli?
What is the role of nephrons in the kidney?
What is the role of nephrons in the kidney?
What is the main role of nervous tissue in the body?
What is the main role of nervous tissue in the body?
How does high blood pressure commonly contribute to kidney failure?
How does high blood pressure commonly contribute to kidney failure?
