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What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
- To control involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion (correct)
- To transmit signals from the brain to skeletal muscles
- To integrate sensory information and respond to changes in the environment
- To transmit signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system
Which type of neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles?
Which type of neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles?
- Motor neuron (correct)
- Sensory neuron
- Interneuron
- Cerebellar neuron
What is the role of spinal nerves in the somatic nervous system?
What is the role of spinal nerves in the somatic nervous system?
- To control involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion
- To integrate sensory information from the periphery
- To transmit signals from the brain to the spinal cord
- To transmit signals from the spinal cord to skeletal muscles (correct)
What is a reflex arc?
What is a reflex arc?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
What is the correct sequence of the components involved in a reflex arc?
What is the correct sequence of the components involved in a reflex arc?
What is the main difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
What is the main difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
Which type of fiber is associated with the Parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which type of fiber is associated with the Parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the function of the spinal cord in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the function of the spinal cord in the autonomic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with Adrenergic fibers?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with Adrenergic fibers?
What is the term for the baseline level of activity in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the term for the baseline level of activity in the autonomic nervous system?
What is the typical effect of an IPSP on the post-synaptic neuron?
What is the typical effect of an IPSP on the post-synaptic neuron?
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in chemical synaptic transmission?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in chemical synaptic transmission?
What are biogenic amines categorized as?
What are biogenic amines categorized as?
What is the typical effect of an EPSP on the post-synaptic neuron?
What is the typical effect of an EPSP on the post-synaptic neuron?
What is the function of the meninges of the brain?
What is the function of the meninges of the brain?
