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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of multipolar neurons?

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

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

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

What are bipolar neurons primarily involved in?

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

Which part of the nervous system coordinates bodily functions?

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

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

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

What is the primary function of dendrites in neurons?

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

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

<p>To treat physical ailments (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

<p>Coordinate bodily functions (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System controls voluntary movements?

<p>Somatic nervous system (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Provide insulation for neurons (D)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bodily function is primarily influenced by neurotransmitters in neurons?

<p>Chemical coordination (D)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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. (B)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Peripheral nervous system (A)</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. (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of neurons in the body?

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

What is the primary function of dendrites on neurons?

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

What distinguishes medical biotechnology as a field of study?

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

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

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

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

<p>Process sensory information (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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