10 Questions
What is the function of Dendrites in a neuron?
Receive neural messages from other neurons
Which part of the neuron contains chemicals known as neurotransmitters?
Terminal Button
What is the role of the Myelin sheath in a neuron?
Speed up the transmission of neural messages
Which part of the neuron is responsible for absorbing food and keeping the cell alive?
Cell body
What is the function of Axon in a neuron?
Send the neural message out from the Axon terminal button
Which part of the Peripheral Nervous System is responsible for sending messages from the body to the brain?
Sensory nerves
What is the role of the Sympathetic Nervous System in the body?
Preparing the body for 'flight or fight' reactions
Which system takes over when the body senses that a situation is normal and safe?
Parasympathetic Nervous System
What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System in the human body?
Controlling internal activities like heart rate and breathing
During which situation might the heart rate increase due to the influence of the nervous system?
Sensing an imminent accident
Learn about the components of the Peripheral Nervous System, including the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems. Understand the functions of sensory and motor nerves within the Somatic Nervous System, and the divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System into Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems.
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