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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
- To facilitate digestion
- To regulate body temperature
- To coordinate actions and transmit sensory information (correct)
- To produce hormones for the body
What are the two main parts of the vertebrate nervous system?
What are the two main parts of the vertebrate nervous system?
- Digestive system and endocrine system
- Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system (correct)
- Skeletal system and muscular system
- Respiratory system and circulatory system
When did nervous tissue first arise?
When did nervous tissue first arise?
- 200 to 300 million years ago
- 1 billion years ago
- 550 to 600 million years ago (correct)
- 100 million years ago
What are nerves mainly composed of in the peripheral nervous system?
What are nerves mainly composed of in the peripheral nervous system?
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What are the nerves that transmit signals from the brain called?
What are the nerves that transmit signals from the brain called?
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