25 Questions
What is the primary control center for processing and transmitting information throughout the body?
Brain
Which system regulates involuntary bodily functions?
Sympathetic system
What is a detectable change in the environment known as?
Stimulus
Which component of the nervous system responds to stimuli detected by receptors?
Effectors
What are gaps between neurons where impulses pass via neurotransmitters called?
Synapses
What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system in the human body?
Regulating involuntary bodily functions
Which part of the nervous system consists of cranial and spinal nerves?
Peripheral nervous system
What is the role of effectors in the nervous system?
Respond to stimuli
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting impulses between neurons?
Synapses
What is the main function of grey matter in the brain and spinal cord?
Consisting of cell bodies and dendrites
Which part of the nervous system regulates voluntary bodily functions?
Somatic nervous system
What is the purpose of the peripheral nervous system in the human body?
Extending outside the central nervous system
In the human body, what is the role of receptors in the nervous system?
Detecting stimuli
What differentiates grey matter from white matter in the brain and spinal cord?
Grey matter includes myelinated axons, while white matter comprises cell bodies.
What function do neurons serve in the human nervous system?
Respond to stimuli by generating electrical signals.
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system in the human body?
Regulating involuntary bodily functions
Which part of the nervous system consists of grey matter consisting of cell bodies and dendrites?
Central nervous system
What is the primary function of white matter in the brain and spinal cord?
Transmitting impulses
Which part of the nervous system extends outside the central nervous system?
Peripheral nervous system
What are receptors in the nervous system responsible for?
Detecting stimuli
Which key component of the nervous system are specialized nerve cells transmitting impulses?
Neurons
What is the primary role of effectors in the nervous system?
Responding to stimuli
Which division of the peripheral nervous system regulates involuntary bodily functions?
Autonomic system
What is the purpose of synapses in the human nervous system?
Transmitting impulses
What do grey and white matter refer to in the brain and spinal cord?
Different parts of the brain and spinal cord
Learn about the human nervous system, including the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS), and their roles in maintaining homeostasis and transmitting information. Understand the structure and functions of the brain, spinal cord, and cranial/spinal nerves.
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