10 Questions
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands?
Efferent plexus
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?
To stimulate the body's 'fight or flight' response
Which type of nerves transmit signals from the central nervous system to the periphery?
Spinal nerves
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
To stimulate the body's resting state
What is the term for the complex network of nerves that transmits signals between the central nervous system and the periphery?
Plexus
What is the role of the efferent nerves?
To transmit signals from the central nervous system to the periphery
What is the function of the reflex arc?
To rapidly respond to stimuli without involving the central nervous system
What is the role of the ganglia?
To act as a relay station for autonomic nervous system signals
What type of nerves transmit sensory information from the periphery to the central nervous system?
Afferent nerves
What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?
Regulating involuntary actions such as heartbeat and digestion
Test your knowledge of the peripheral and autonomic nervous system, including efferent and afferent pathways, plexus, cranial nerves, and sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Assess your understanding of nervous system functions and interactions.
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