Physiology of the Nervous System Lecture 5
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling body movements that are under our control?

  • Central nervous system
  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Somatic nervous system (correct)

    • What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

  • Sending signals to and receiving signals from the CNS
  • Controlling breathing and digestion (correct)
  • Controlling body movements
  • Supporting cells called neuroglia

    • Which type of cell in the nervous system is responsible for conducting impulses away from the cell body?

  • Axon (correct)
  • Dendrites
  • Neuroglia
  • Ganglia

    • What is the part of the neuron responsible for receiving nerve impulses from other cells?

    <p>Dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is made up of nerves and ganglia that send signals to and receive signals from the CNS?

    <p>Peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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