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What are the three general functions of the nervous system?
What are the three general functions of the nervous system?
- Integration, processing, and coordination of sensory data (correct)
- Storage, retrieval, and analysis of sensory data
- Transmission, reception, and interpretation of sensory data
- Amplification, modulation, and suppression of sensory data
How are nerves classified structurally and functionally?
How are nerves classified structurally and functionally?
- By the location in the body and by the type of sensory data processed
- Based on the thickness of the myelin sheath and based on the speed of nerve impulse conduction
- By the size of the neuron and by the type of neurotransmitter released
- According to the number of processes extending from the cell body and according to the direction of the nerve impulse (correct)
What are the five distinguishing features common to all neurons?
What are the five distinguishing features common to all neurons?
- Irritability, conductivity, extreme longevity, high mitotic activity, and secretion
- Sensitivity, contractility, extensibility, elasticity, and conductivity
- Irritability, conductivity, secretion, extreme longevity, and amitotic nature (correct)
- Excitability, conductivity, secretion, regeneration, and modulation
What are the structural components included in the CNS?
What are the structural components included in the CNS?
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Which anatomic features are common to most neurons?
Which anatomic features are common to most neurons?
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What is the functional organization of the nervous system based on?
What is the functional organization of the nervous system based on?
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