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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
- Motor and sensory nervous systems
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Somatic and autonomic nervous systems
- Central and peripheral nervous systems (correct)
What is the main function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
What is the main function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
- Structural support (correct)
- Neurotransmitter production
- Electrical signal transmission
- Synaptic transmission
Which part of the neuron contains Nissl bodies and a prominent nucleus?
Which part of the neuron contains Nissl bodies and a prominent nucleus?
- Myelin sheath
- Axon
- Cell body (perikaryon) (correct)
- Dendrite
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
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What is the role of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) in the body?
What is the role of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) in the body?
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What is the main function of the myelin sheath in a neuron?
What is the main function of the myelin sheath in a neuron?
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What is the function of neurofilaments and neurofibrils in a neuron?
What is the function of neurofilaments and neurofibrils in a neuron?
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What is the primary role of the ganglia in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the primary role of the ganglia in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
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What is the function of Nissl bodies in a neuron?
What is the function of Nissl bodies in a neuron?
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What is the role of the central nervous system (CNS) in the body?
What is the role of the central nervous system (CNS) in the body?
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