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Neurons and Nerve Cell Functions
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Neurons and Nerve Cell Functions

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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for maintaining body functions and restoring the body to a relaxed state?

  • Sympathetic Nervous System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Parasympathetic Nervous System (correct)
  • What physical changes indicate that the sympathetic nervous system is activated?

  • Increased heart rate and breathing (correct)
  • Slowed sweating
  • Decreased heart rate and breathing
  • Constricted pupils
  • What is the structural unit in our nervous system responsible for transmitting impulses?

  • Muscle cell
  • Blood cell
  • Nerve cell (correct)
  • Epithelial cell
  • Which part of a neuron contains root-like structures known as dendrites and axons?

    <p>Cell body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the dendrites in a neuron?

    <p>Receive incoming signals from other neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is most likely to activate the parasympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Meditation session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During stress, what happens to the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>It activates fight-or-flight responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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