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What is the function of the somatic nervous system's motor nerves?
What is the function of the somatic nervous system's motor nerves?
- Transmits sensory information from receptors to the CNS
- Integrates and processes sensory information
- Carries signals from the CNS to the skeletal muscles for voluntary movements (correct)
- Regulates digestive system functions
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the CNS to muscles and glands?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the CNS to muscles and glands?
- Enteric Nervous System (ENS)
- Motor (Efferent) Division (correct)
- Sensory (Afferent) Division
- Integration Division
What is the main function of glial cells in the nervous system?
What is the main function of glial cells in the nervous system?
- Providing structural support, nourishment, and insulation to neurons (correct)
- Transmitting signals from sensory receptors to the CNS
- Regulating digestive system functions
- Carrying signals from the CNS to the skeletal muscles
What role do dendrites play in a neuron?
What role do dendrites play in a neuron?
Which nervous system division carries signals from sensory receptors to the CNS?
Which nervous system division carries signals from sensory receptors to the CNS?
Which type of cell contains the nucleus, ribosomes, and mitochondria?
Which type of cell contains the nucleus, ribosomes, and mitochondria?
What do oligodendrocytes specialize in?
What do oligodendrocytes specialize in?
Which cell type contributes to the saltatory conduction of nerve impulses?
Which cell type contributes to the saltatory conduction of nerve impulses?
What happens when an area of the axon membrane reaches its threshold of excitation?
What happens when an area of the axon membrane reaches its threshold of excitation?
What is the main function of astrocytes in relation to blood flow?
What is the main function of astrocytes in relation to blood flow?
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