10 Questions
What is the function of the brainstem?
To relays information from spine to upper brain
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
All of the above
What type of nervous system relays information from skin, sense organs and muscles to CNS?
Somatic Nervous System
What type of nervous system brings responses back to skeletal muscles for responses?
Somatic Nervous System
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
Regulates bodies involuntary responses
What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?
Emergency response, fight or flight
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Normal everyday conditions
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Controlled by the hypothalamus
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system's divisions?
To regulate the body's involuntary responses
What is the function of the Somatic Nervous System?
To regulate the body's voluntary responses
Test your understanding of the functions of the nervous system, including sensory function, transmission, processing, and response. Learn about the key roles of the brain and spine in this system.
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