Nervous System Functions and Components Quiz
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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?

  • Dendrite
  • Neuron (correct)
  • Synapse
  • Axon

    • 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?

    <p>Autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released?

    <p>Synaptic cleft</p> Signup and view all the answers

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