Nervous System Functions Quiz
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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

  • Regulating the circulatory system
  • Sensation, integration, and reaction (correct)
  • Facilitating digestion and absorption
  • Controlling the endocrine system

    • Which of the following statements about neurons is true?

  • They are electrically inexcitable
  • They have low metabolic activity
  • They are long-lived and do not divide (correct)
  • They are capable of dividing and reproducing

    • What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous system?

  • Supporting, nourishing, and protecting neurons (correct)
  • Initiating muscle contractions
  • Transmitting electrical signals
  • Integrating sensory information

    • How many types of supporting cells (neuroglia) are found in the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe changes or events occurring in and outside the body that are monitored by the nervous system?

    <p>Stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the ratio of neuroglia to neurons is correct?

    <p>Neuroglia outnumber neurons by a ratio of 5:1 to 50:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

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