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The nervous system receives and relays information about activities within the body and monitors and responds to internal and external changes. Which of these is NOT a function of the nervous system?
The nervous system receives and relays information about activities within the body and monitors and responds to internal and external changes. Which of these is NOT a function of the nervous system?
- Sensory function
- Digestive function (correct)
- Motor function
- Integrative function
What are the two major divisions of the nervous system?
What are the two major divisions of the nervous system?
- Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) (correct)
- Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System
- Sympathetic Nervous System and Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Brain and Spinal Cord
Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious thought processes, intellectual functions, memory storage and processing?
Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious thought processes, intellectual functions, memory storage and processing?
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Hypothalamus
- Cerebrum (correct)
What is the basic functioning unit of the Nervous System?
What is the basic functioning unit of the Nervous System?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neurons?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neurons?
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Nervous System
Nervous System
Receives and relays information about body activities and changes.
Neurons
Neurons
Specialized cells that carry messages in the nervous system.
Sensory Function
Sensory Function
Gathers information from the outside world and inside the body.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
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Telencephalon (Cerebrum)
Telencephalon (Cerebrum)
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Study Notes
Nervous System
- The nervous system receives and relays information about body activities, monitoring and responding to internal and external changes.
- Neurons are specialized cells carrying messages throughout the nervous system.
- Neurons are the basic functional unit of the nervous system.
Nervous System Functions
- Sensory Function: Gathers information from the internal and external environment.
- Transmits information: Carries information to the brain and spinal cord for processing.
- Integrative function: Processes information to determine the best response.
- Motor Function: Sends information to muscles, glands, and organs to initiate appropriate actions (e.g., muscular contraction, glandular secretions).
Major Divisions of the Nervous System
- Central Nervous System (CNS): Relays, processes, and analyzes information.
- Consists of the brain and spinal cord.
Brain Divisions
- Forebrain:
- Telencephalon (Cerebrum): Responsible for conscious thought processes, intellectual functions, memory storage, and processing.
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