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What is one of the primary functions of the nervous system mentioned in the text?
What is one of the primary functions of the nervous system mentioned in the text?
- Transmitting information (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
- Producing insulin
- Digesting food
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?
- Central nervous system only
- Autonomic nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system only
- Both central and peripheral nervous systems (correct)
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
- Producing a response
- Branching off from the spinal cord to extend to body parts (correct)
- Sensing the world
- Carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord
What is one of the primary functions of the nervous system mentioned in the text related to perceiving the environment?
What is one of the primary functions of the nervous system mentioned in the text related to perceiving the environment?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting information to various parts of the body?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting information to various parts of the body?
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Where are the brain and spinal cord located within the nervous system?
Where are the brain and spinal cord located within the nervous system?
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