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What is the primary role of sensory neurons?
What is the primary role of sensory neurons?
- To maintain homeostasis
- To detect changes and report information (correct)
- To cause muscle contraction
- To transmit signals between muscles
Which type of neuron is involved in voluntary movements?
Which type of neuron is involved in voluntary movements?
- Motor neurons of the autonomic nervous system
- Motor neurons of the somatic nervous system (correct)
- Sensory neurons
- Interneurons
What function does the sympathetic nervous system serve?
What function does the sympathetic nervous system serve?
- To trigger sweat production and increase heart rate (correct)
- To stimulate digestion and energy conservation
- To decrease heart rate and promote relaxation
- To moderate muscle contractions during rest
How do motor neurons operate in relation to the central nervous system?
How do motor neurons operate in relation to the central nervous system?
What is the primary distinction between the two types of motor neurons?
What is the primary distinction between the two types of motor neurons?
Flashcards
Sensory Neurons
Sensory Neurons
Specialized nerve cells that detect changes in the environment (like light, heat, or pressure) and transmit this information to the central nervous system.
Motor Neurons
Motor Neurons
Nerve cells that carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, causing them to react.
Somatic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movements, like walking or writing.
Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
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Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
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