25 Questions
Which part of the nervous system acts as the primary control center for processing and transmitting information throughout the body?
Central nervous system
What is the function of effectors in the nervous system?
Respond to stimuli
What is the difference between grey matter and white matter in the brain and spinal cord?
Both refer to the same type of cells in the nervous system
Which system regulates involuntary bodily functions within the peripheral nervous system?
Autonomic nervous system
What are synapses in relation to neurons in the human nervous system?
Gaps between neurons where impulses pass via neurotransmitters
What is the primary function of receptors in the human nervous system?
Convert stimuli into impulses
Which part of the nervous system consists of cell bodies and dendrites?
Grey Matter
In the autonomic nervous system, which system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?
Parasympathetic
What is the main function of effectors in the nervous system?
Respond to stimuli
Which type of neurons are responsible for transmitting impulses in the human nervous system?
Specialized neurons
What is the function of synapses in the nervous system?
Transmit impulses between neurons
Which part of the nervous system extends outside of the central nervous system?
Peripheral Nervous System
Which type of nervous system regulates voluntary bodily functions?
Somatic
What distinguishes white matter from grey matter in the human nervous system?
White matter is myelinated while grey matter is not
What is the division between sympathetic and parasympathetic systems based on in the autonomic nervous system?
Fight or flight vs rest and digest responses
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system in the human body?
Maintaining homeostasis and regulating involuntary bodily functions
Which part of the nervous system is specialized for transmitting impulses between neurons?
Synapses
What are the key components of white matter in the brain and spinal cord?
Myelinated axons
Which system within the peripheral nervous system is responsible for responding to 'fight or flight' situations?
Sympathetic system
What is the primary function of effectors in the human nervous system?
Responding to stimuli
What distinguishes grey matter from white matter in the brain and spinal cord?
White matter comprises myelinated axons, whereas grey matter consists of cell bodies and dendrites.
What do receptors do in the human nervous system?
Detect stimuli and convert them into impulses
Which part of the nervous system extends outside the central nervous system and is involved in regulating involuntary bodily functions?
Peripheral nervous system
What is the role of neurons in the human nervous system?
Specialized cells transmitting impulses
What is the significance of the central nervous system (CNS) in the human body?
Acting as a control center for processing information
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