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What are the basic structures and functions of the nervous system?
What are the basic structures and functions of the nervous system?
Nervous tissue, central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system (PNS); functions include monitoring changes, interpreting sensory input, and effecting responses.
Which of the following are major parts of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which of the following are major parts of the central nervous system (CNS)?
- Sensory organs
- Brain (correct)
- Muscles
- Spinal cord (correct)
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes the brain and spinal cord.
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes the brain and spinal cord.
False (B)
What are the two principal types of cells in nervous tissue?
What are the two principal types of cells in nervous tissue?
What is the primary function of sensory division in the PNS?
What is the primary function of sensory division in the PNS?
What are the subcomponents of the motor division in the PNS?
What are the subcomponents of the motor division in the PNS?
The sympathetic division is also known as the ______ division.
The sympathetic division is also known as the ______ division.
What are the functions of the autonomic nervous system?
What are the functions of the autonomic nervous system?
What type of neurons connect motor and sensory neurons in neural pathways?
What type of neurons connect motor and sensory neurons in neural pathways?
Which type of neuron is most common in the nervous system?
Which type of neuron is most common in the nervous system?
