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What is the structural unit of the nervous system?
What is the structural unit of the nervous system?
Which part of the neuron carries impulses from the cell body?
Which part of the neuron carries impulses from the cell body?
Where is a collection of neurons found outside the CNS located?
Where is a collection of neurons found outside the CNS located?
What is the junction between the axon of one neuron and dendrites, soma, or axon of other neurons called?
What is the junction between the axon of one neuron and dendrites, soma, or axon of other neurons called?
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What covers myelinated axons but not non-myelinated axons?
What covers myelinated axons but not non-myelinated axons?
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The sympathetic nervous system increases light entering the eyes in dim conditions.
The sympathetic nervous system increases light entering the eyes in dim conditions.
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Sympathetic nervous system constricts blood vessels near the skin's surface to increase heat loss.
Sympathetic nervous system constricts blood vessels near the skin's surface to increase heat loss.
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SNS initiates the breakdown of stored fat to release energy.
SNS initiates the breakdown of stored fat to release energy.
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Increased sweating is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system.
Increased sweating is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system can lead to health problems like high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system can lead to health problems like high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
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SNS activation is typically triggered by situations promoting relaxation and rest.
SNS activation is typically triggered by situations promoting relaxation and rest.
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The Sympathetic Nervous System is commonly known as the 'rest and digest' system.
The Sympathetic Nervous System is commonly known as the 'rest and digest' system.
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Activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure.
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The Sympathetic Nervous System decreases alertness and metabolic rate when activated.
The Sympathetic Nervous System decreases alertness and metabolic rate when activated.
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Stimulation of the Sympathetic Nervous System results in decreased respiratory rate.
Stimulation of the Sympathetic Nervous System results in decreased respiratory rate.
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The Sympathetic Nervous System prepares the body for strenuous activity.
The Sympathetic Nervous System prepares the body for strenuous activity.
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The Sympathetic Nervous System is not involved in increasing alertness.
The Sympathetic Nervous System is not involved in increasing alertness.
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