Introduction to the Nervous System Quiz
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What are the major functions of the nervous system?

  • Pumping blood throughout the body
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Digesting food and absorbing nutrients
  • Receiving stimuli and relaying sensory information, integrating incoming information, and sending out efferent messages (correct)
  • Which components make up the nervous system?

  • The muscles, bones, and skin
  • The heart, lungs, and kidneys
  • The brain, liver, and stomach
  • The brain, spinal cord, and nerves (correct)
  • Why is the nervous system sometimes known as the body's fast-acting control system?

  • Because it regulates body functions via rapid electrical impulses (correct)
  • Because it helps in digestion
  • Because it aids in blood circulation
  • Because it controls body temperature
  • What does Unit 15 entail a detailed study of?

    <p>The structure and function of the central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the brain and spinal cord, what else does the nervous system consist of?

    <p>Nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Unit 16 provide a detailed study of?

    <p>The structure and function of the peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system is known as the slow-acting control system of the body?

    <p>Endocrine system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physiological significance of the presence of myelin on an axon?

    <p>Provides insulation and speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor response will be used to calculate reaction time?

    <p>Voluntary muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a motor neuron differ from a sensory neuron?

    <p>Motor neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, while sensory neurons transmit signals from muscles and glands to the central nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which three types of stimuli will be tested during the activity investigating reaction time?

    <p>Auditory, visual, and olfactory stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the thalamus in a neural pathway?

    <p>Relay of electrical impulse to cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Nissl bodies in a motor neuron?

    <p>Generation of electrical impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component transduces the stimulus into an electrical impulse in a neural pathway?

    <p>Sensory receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of association areas in a neural pathway?

    <p>Interpretation of meaning of stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between chemical synaptic transmission and electrical synaptic transmission?

    <p>Chemical transmission involves the release of neurotransmitters, while electrical transmission involves direct flow of ions between cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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