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Which part of the nervous system is mainly responsible for detecting environmental changes and coordinating responses?
Which part of the nervous system is mainly responsible for detecting environmental changes and coordinating responses?
- Peripheral nervous system (correct)
- Central nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system
- Enteric nervous system
What are the two main parts of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What are the two main parts of the central nervous system (CNS)?
- Motor nerves and sensory nerves
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Somatic and autonomic nervous systems
- Brain and spinal cord (correct)
What type of nerves transmit signals from the brain to the body?
What type of nerves transmit signals from the brain to the body?
- Motor nerves (correct)
- Parasympathetic nerves
- Sensory nerves
- Sympathetic nerves
Which subsystem of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) mediates voluntary movement?
Which subsystem of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) mediates voluntary movement?
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Which part of the autonomic nervous system is activated in cases of emergencies to mobilize energy?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is activated in cases of emergencies to mobilize energy?
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