CH 4: Applications of indigenous knowledge and biotechnology
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What is the primary control center for processing and managing information in the body?

  • Muscles and glands
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Sensory receptors
  • Brain and spinal cord (correct)

    • Which nervous system controls involuntary responses?

  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Autonomic Nervous System (correct)
  • Central Nervous System
  • Somatic Nervous System

    • Which type of neurons primarily carry messages from sensory receptors to the Central Nervous System?

  • Bipolar neurons
  • Interneurons
  • Multipolar neurons
  • Unipolar neurons (correct)

    • What is the function of the somatic nervous system?

    <p>Control voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system acts as a communication relay between the CNS and limbs/organs?

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

    What is the function of multipolar neurons?

    <p>Transmit signals from CNS to muscles or glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system extends to other parts of the body?

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

    What are bipolar neurons primarily involved in?

    <p>Serve as sensory neurons or interneurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system coordinates bodily functions?

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

    What is the role of the autonomic nervous system in the body?

    <p>Control involuntary responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of dendrites in neurons?

    <p>To receive impulses from other neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do traditional healers utilize plants, animals, and minerals?

    <p>To treat physical ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of medical biotechnology regarding traditional knowledge?

    <p>To integrate traditional knowledge with scientific research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

    <p>To insulate axons and enhance signal transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the ethical implications in the intersection of indigenous knowledge and biotechnology?

    <p>Moral considerations in biotechnology and genetic manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of neurons in the body?

    <p>To relay signals between different parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do diviners do as traditional healers?

    <p>Communicate with ancestral spirits to diagnose and solve community problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ointments and herbal teas in traditional medicines?

    <p>To provide complementary treatments to modern medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in the intersection of cultural preservation and scientific exploration?

    <p>Balancing traditional practices with modern scientific methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of neurotransmitters in the body?

    <p>To influence various bodily functions and responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Coordinate bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for extending nerves to other parts of the body?

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

    What is the main role of unipolar neurons in the nervous system?

    <p>Process sensory information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons primarily transmit signals from the CNS to muscles or glands?

    <p>Multipolar neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of bipolar neurons in the nervous system?

    <p>Process sensory information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System controls voluntary movements?

    <p>Somatic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of multipolar neurons in the body?

    <p>Transmit signals to muscles or glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system primarily acts as a communication relay between limbs/organs and the CNS?

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

    What is the main function of the somatic nervous system in the body?

    <p>Coordinate voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Schwann cells in nerve tissue?

    <p>Provide insulation for neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do diviners play in traditional healing practices?

    <p>They communicate with ancestral spirits to diagnose and solve community problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bodily function is primarily influenced by neurotransmitters in neurons?

    <p>Chemical coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in the intersection of cultural preservation and scientific exploration?

    <p>Balancing traditional practices with modern scientific methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are herbalists primarily involved in as traditional healers?

    <p>Utilizing plants, animals, and minerals to treat physical ailments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system acts as a communication relay between the CNS and limbs/organs?

    <p>Peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons primarily carries messages from sensory receptors to the Central Nervous System?

    <p>Pseudounipolar neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of medical biotechnology regarding traditional knowledge?

    <p>To develop effective treatments and drugs by integrating traditional knowledge with scientific research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

    <p>They insulate axons and enhance signal transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system extends to other parts of the body?

    <p>Peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ointments and herbal teas in traditional medicines?

    <p>They are culturally endorsed for their health benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of diviners in traditional healing practices?

    <p>Communicate with ancestral spirits to diagnose and address community issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

    <p>Influence various bodily functions and responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In traditional medicines, what is the primary purpose of herbal teas and ointments?

    <p>Provide culturally endorsed complementary treatments for health benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of medical biotechnology concerning traditional knowledge?

    <p>Develop effective treatments and drugs from plant sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do herbalists primarily serve in traditional healing?

    <p>Utilize plants, animals, and minerals for treating physical ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

    <p>Isolate and insulate axons for efficient signal transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge faced in balancing cultural preservation with scientific exploration?

    <p>Preserving traditional practices while adopting modern scientific methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of neurons in the body?

    <p>Transmit impulses between different body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of dendrites on neurons?

    <p>Receive impulses from other neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes medical biotechnology as a field of study?

    <p>Incorporate traditional knowledge to explore medicinal properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of unipolar neurons in the body?

    <p>Serve as sensory neurons or interneurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System primarily controls involuntary responses?

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

    What is the main role of bipolar neurons in nerve tissue?

    <p>Process sensory information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons is predominantly motor neurons transmitting signals from the CNS to muscles or glands?

    <p>Multipolar neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of dendrites in nerve tissue?

    <p>Transmit signals from one neuron to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the somatic nervous system in the body?

    <p>Control voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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