10 Questions
The _______ nervous system is responsible for quick and voluntary movement via skeletal muscles.
somatic
The _______ reflex involves blinking when an object is close to the eye.
cranial
The _______ reflex results in a defensive action against damage to the body, localized at the spinal cord.
spinal
The _______ nervous system controls different functions of internal organs like the heart, stomach, and intestines.
autonomic
The _______ nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.
sympathetic
The _______ nervous system controls the 'rest and digest' response.
parasympathetic
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the _______.
spinal cord
Neurons are the basic units of the central nervous system and operate through _______ impulses.
electrical
The _______ is the largest part of the cerebral cortex and is responsible for a variety of complex functions.
cerebral cortex
The endocrine system operates by means of glands that secrete substances into the _______.
bloodstream
Test your knowledge on the peripheral nervous system, specifically the motor (efferent) division that conducts impulses from the CNS to effectors like muscles and glands. Explore topics such as somatic nervous system, cranial reflexes, spinal reflexes, and voluntary movements.
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