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Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?
- Coordinating voluntary and involuntary actions
- Transmitting sensory information to the brain
- Filtering blood in the kidneys (correct)
- Regulating digestion and metabolism
What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?
What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?
- Dendrite
- Neuron (correct)
- Synapse
- Axon
Which of the following best describes the role of myelin sheath in neurons?
Which of the following best describes the role of myelin sheath in neurons?
- Stores neurotransmitters for synaptic transmission
- Generates electrical impulses
- Insulates and increases the speed of signal transmission (correct)
- Converts electrical signals into chemical signals
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions like heart rate, respiration, and digestion?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions like heart rate, respiration, and digestion?
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What is the term used to describe the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released?
What is the term used to describe the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released?
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