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What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
Which part of a neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?
Which part of a neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?
What is the chemical released at the end of an axon to stimulate the nerve impulse in the next dendrite?
What is the chemical released at the end of an axon to stimulate the nerve impulse in the next dendrite?
Which type of neurons carry messages from the legs and hands towards the central nervous system?
Which type of neurons carry messages from the legs and hands towards the central nervous system?
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In which part of the nervous system does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) belong?
In which part of the nervous system does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) belong?
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What is the function of interneurons (relay neurons) in the nervous system?
What is the function of interneurons (relay neurons) in the nervous system?
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Which part of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for carrying motor and sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body?
Which part of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for carrying motor and sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body?
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When the body is in a dynamic role or stress, which subdivision of the autonomic nervous system is typically activated?
When the body is in a dynamic role or stress, which subdivision of the autonomic nervous system is typically activated?
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Which subdivision of the autonomic nervous system is associated with maintaining body functions and restoring the body to a normal or relaxed state?
Which subdivision of the autonomic nervous system is associated with maintaining body functions and restoring the body to a normal or relaxed state?
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What type of control is associated with the somatic nervous system?
What type of control is associated with the somatic nervous system?
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Which part of the nervous system connects the central nervous system to organs and limbs?
Which part of the nervous system connects the central nervous system to organs and limbs?
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What directly sends commands to motor neurons controlling muscles in your arm and hand?
What directly sends commands to motor neurons controlling muscles in your arm and hand?
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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating the body's responses to internal and external stimuli?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating the body's responses to internal and external stimuli?
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How does the central nervous system differ from the peripheral nervous system?
How does the central nervous system differ from the peripheral nervous system?
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During the 'Mixed Messages' activity, if you are asked to identify the colors of words instead of reading them, which part of your brain is most likely working harder?
During the 'Mixed Messages' activity, if you are asked to identify the colors of words instead of reading them, which part of your brain is most likely working harder?
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Which statement accurately describes one of the functions of the peripheral nervous system?
Which statement accurately describes one of the functions of the peripheral nervous system?
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What is the role of the autonomic nervous system in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the autonomic nervous system in maintaining homeostasis?
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