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The terminal knobs of a neuron are responsible for receiving stimuli from adjacent nerves.
The terminal knobs of a neuron are responsible for receiving stimuli from adjacent nerves.
False
The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that slows down the transmission of electrical signals in neurons.
The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that slows down the transmission of electrical signals in neurons.
False
Interneurons are responsible for carrying impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands.
Interneurons are responsible for carrying impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands.
False
The human nervous system works solely on a reflex arc system.
The human nervous system works solely on a reflex arc system.
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The axon of a neuron is responsible for receiving stimuli from adjacent nerves.
The axon of a neuron is responsible for receiving stimuli from adjacent nerves.
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The nucleus of a neuron is located in the axon.
The nucleus of a neuron is located in the axon.
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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response.
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response.
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Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the nervous system to reach their target cells.
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the nervous system to reach their target cells.
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The pituitary gland has only one lobe.
The pituitary gland has only one lobe.
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The hypothalamus is a small area located at the base of the spine.
The hypothalamus is a small area located at the base of the spine.
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The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary body functions.
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary body functions.
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The adrenal gland produces hormones that regulate digestion.
The adrenal gland produces hormones that regulate digestion.
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