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Nervous Tissue and Supporting Cells

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What is the primary function of Neuroglia?

To carry impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS

To support, insulate, and protect neurons (correct)

To transmit nerve impulses

To carry impulses from the CNS to effector organs

What is the main function of the Central Nervous System?

Gathers information from sensory receptors

Causes a response by activating muscles or glands

Releases hormones into the blood

Integrates and interprets sensory input and decides what to do (correct)

What is the function of the Somatic motor division?

Carries impulses from the CNS to cardiac and smooth muscle

Carries impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles (correct)

Carries impulses from the CNS to glands

Carries impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS

What is the function of Astrocytes?

To support and anchor neurons to blood capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Sensory division?

Carries impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System?

CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, while PNS includes all other nervous system parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Somatic nervous system and the Autonomic nervous system?

Somatic is involved in voluntary events, while Autonomic is involved in involuntary events Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Autonomic nervous system?

Carries impulses from the CNS to cardiac and smooth muscle and glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Motor division?

Carries impulses from the CNS to effector organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Neuroglia and Neurons?

Neuroglia support neurons, while Neurons transmit nerve impulses Signup and view all the answers