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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for maintaining body functions and restoring the body to a relaxed state?
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?
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?
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?
Which part of a neuron contains root-like structures known as dendrites and axons?
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What is the function of the dendrites in a neuron?
What is the function of the dendrites in a neuron?
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Which activity is most likely to activate the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which activity is most likely to activate the parasympathetic nervous system?
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During stress, what happens to the sympathetic nervous system?
During stress, what happens to the sympathetic nervous system?
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