Nervous System & Neuroanatomy Quiz
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Which part of the neuron carries the nerve impulse away from the cell body?

  • Terminal buttons
  • Dendrites
  • Axon (correct)
  • Cell body

    • What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

  • Speeding up the heartbeat and blood pressure
  • Initiating the 'fight or flight' response
  • Slowing down body processes and helping conserve energy (correct)
  • Enhancing digestion and other non-essential body activities

    • Which part of the nervous system readies the body for action in response to a perceived threat?

  • Parasympathetic Nervous System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Sympathetic Nervous System (correct)

    • What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

    <p>Serving as the primary site for receiving incoming signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the central nervous system?

    <p>Processing information from the peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting information from the CNS to the muscles and organs, and from the sensory organs to the CNS?

    <p>Peripheral Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the nervous system is responsible for handling perception, thinking, memory, and emotion?

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

    What is the role of neuroanatomy in the study of the nervous system?

    <p>Analyzing the organization of the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the nervous system is responsible for connecting the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body?

    <p>Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nervous system allow an organism to do?

    <p>Perceive, interpret, and respond to information from its environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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