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Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
- Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
- Autonomic nervous system
- Somatic nervous system
- Central nervous system (CNS) (correct)
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?
- Mobilize energy in cases of emergencies (correct)
- Transmit signals from the brain
- Mediate voluntary movement
- Detect environmental changes
What are the nerves that transmit signals from the brain called?
What are the nerves that transmit signals from the brain called?
- Mixed nerves
- Spinal nerves
- Motor nerves or efferent nerves (correct)
- Sensory nerves or afferent nerves
When are the sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system respectively activated?
When are the sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system respectively activated?
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What is the main function of somatic nerves?
What is the main function of somatic nerves?
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