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What is the primary function of the nervous system?
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
- Producing and secreting hormones
- Breaking down food for energy
- Regulating and coordinating body activities (correct)
- Supporting and protecting the body
What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?
- Producing antibodies to fight infections
- Transmitting electrical and chemical signals (correct)
- Storing and releasing energy
- Regulating body temperature
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate?
- Autonomic nervous system (correct)
- Peripheral nervous system
- Somatic nervous system
- Central nervous system
