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Nervous System Functions Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the nervous system in an animal's body?

To digest food and absorb nutrients
To connect all parts of the body and coordinate actions (correct)
To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
To produce hormones and regulate metabolism

Which type of neuron is responsible for receiving stimuli from the environment?

Efferent neurons
Sensory neurons (correct)
Interneurons
Motor neurons

What role does the effector organ play in the nervous system?

It coordinates reflex actions
It receives responses from the central nervous system to carry out actions (correct)
It generates nerve impulses
It transmits sensory information to the brain

What connects the sensory neurons to the effector organs within the nervous system?

<p>Interneurons of the central nervous system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT part of the central nervous system?

<p>Peripheral nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Neuron

A specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses throughout the body.

Nerve

A bundle of axons (nerve fibers) that transmit signals between the central nervous system and various parts of the body.

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Sensory Neuron

A specialized neuron that carries sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

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Motor Neuron

A specialized neuron that carries signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, causing a response.