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What is the main function of neurons in the nervous system?
What is the main function of neurons in the nervous system?
- Providing nutrients and oxygen to neurons
- Regulating glandular secretions
- Maintaining homeostasis of fluid nourishing neurons
- Producing action potentials in response to stimuli (correct)
Which part of the nervous system does the vagus nerve not innervate according to the text?
Which part of the nervous system does the vagus nerve not innervate according to the text?
- Ganglia outside CNS
- Brain
- Spinal cord
- Head (correct)
What is the main role of neuroglia in the nervous system?
What is the main role of neuroglia in the nervous system?
- Creating action potentials in neurons
- Holding neurons in place (correct)
- Regulating muscle activity
- Sensing stimuli
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the nervous system?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system controls all the activities of the body and serves as the source for thoughts, emotions, and memories?
Which part of the nervous system controls all the activities of the body and serves as the source for thoughts, emotions, and memories?
Which type of neurons convey information from somatic receptors to the CNS and from CNS to skeletal muscles in a voluntary manner?
Which type of neurons convey information from somatic receptors to the CNS and from CNS to skeletal muscles in a voluntary manner?
What is the main function of the motor part of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
What is the main function of the motor part of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
Which branch of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) decreases heart rate?
Which branch of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) decreases heart rate?
What is the main supply area of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?
What is the main supply area of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?
Which part of the Vertebrate Nervous System includes sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions with opposing actions?
Which part of the Vertebrate Nervous System includes sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions with opposing actions?
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