Nervous System Functions and Components
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Nervous System Functions and Components

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What is the main function of the somatic nervous system?

  • Controlling automatic activities like breathing and heart rate
  • Relaying information from the sensory organs to the brain
  • Carrying messages from the brain to the skeletal muscles (correct)
  • Preparing the body for fight or flight response

    • Which nervous system controls involuntary, automatic activities?

  • Parasympathetic nervous system (correct)
  • Sympathetic nervous system
  • Somatic nervous system
  • Central nervous system

    • What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

  • Relaying messages from sensory organs to the brain
  • Preparing the body for strenuous activity
  • Restoring equilibrium in the body (correct)
  • Sending messages for fight or flight response

    • Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response?

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

    What type of impulses do efferent nerves carry?

    <p>Away from the brain to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system transmits messages from the brain to other parts of the body?

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

    What significance does the autonomic nervous system hold in Health Psychology?

    <p>Relates to stress response</p> Signup and view all the answers

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