Neurons and Glial Cells

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What are the two main types of cells present in the nervous system?

  • Neuron and Microglia
  • Neuron and Glial cell (correct)
  • Neuron and Oligodendrocyte
  • Neuron and Astrocyte

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

  • Receive impulses from other neurons (correct)
  • Act in higher cognitive functions
  • Provide protection and support
  • Conduct impulses away from the neuronal body

How many structural types of neurons are based on the number of dendrites?

  • Three
  • Four (correct)
  • Five
  • Two

Which division of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

<p>Central nervous system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the peripheral nervous system?

<p>12 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which functional division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?

<p>Somatic nervous system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

<p>Regulation of involuntary bodily functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the glial cells in the nervous system?

<p>Protection, support, and nourishment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary motor control?

<p>Parasympathetic nervous system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the autonomic nervous system constricts pupils?

<p>Parasympathetic nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the autonomic nervous system stimulates peristalsis and secretion?

<p>Parasympathetic nervous system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the location of the 1st order of the parasympathetic nervous system?

<p>Brainstem and spinal cord, S2-S4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the neurotransmitter for the 2nd order of the sympathetic nervous system?

<p>Noradrenaline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sympathetic nervous system do to the bronchi?

<p>Relaxes bronchi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What maintains a stable internal environment in the body?

<p>Sympathetic and parasympathetic balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the axon for the 1st order of the sympathetic nervous system?

<p>Short (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

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