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Peripheral Nervous System Overview

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What is the primary role of the peripheral nervous system?

To control body movements voluntarily

To activate the body under stress conditions

To detect various sensations such as pain and heat

To stimulate effectors to perform functions and reflexes (correct)

Which type of neurons in the PNS are responsible for detecting various sensations such as pain and heat?

Sensory Neurons (correct)

Cranial Nerves

Motor Neurons

Spinal Nerve

What is the function of the Autonomic Nervous System in the body?

Transport information into and out of the brainstem

Stimulate effectors to perform functions and reflexes

Voluntary control of body movements

Involuntary control of body movements (correct)

Which division of the nervous system is activated when the body is under stress conditions?

Sympathetic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Motor Neurons in the PNS?

Stimulate effectors to perform functions and reflexes Signup and view all the answers

Which nervous system division is associated with voluntary control of body movements?

Somatic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the PNS is associated with carrying motor and sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body?

Spinal Nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Autonomic Nervous System?

Regulate involuntary body movements Signup and view all the answers

When activated, what is the main function of the Sympathetic Nervous System?

Dynamic stress responses like increased heart rate and breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does the Parasympathetic Nervous System primarily do?

Restoring the body to normal or relaxed mode Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body does the Autonomic Nervous System mainly regulate?

Organs, limbs, and skin Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the PNS is associated with voluntary control of body movements?

Somatic Signup and view all the answers