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What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
- To calm the body and stimulate digestion
- To prepare the body for action or a 'fight or flight' response (correct)
- To regulate the respiratory and cardiovascular systems during rest
- To control voluntary functions like movement
Which of the following is NOT a function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
- Lowering blood pressure
- Dilating the bronchi (correct)
- Slowing the heart rate
- Stimulating digestion
What is a nerve plexus?
What is a nerve plexus?
- A network of intersecting nerves composed of afferent and efferent fibers (correct)
- A group of nerves that control the sympathetic nervous system
- The pathway through which sensory information travels to the brain
- A single nerve that controls voluntary movement
Where are the brachial and cervical plexuses located?
Where are the brachial and cervical plexuses located?
Which division of the nervous system controls voluntary functions?
Which division of the nervous system controls voluntary functions?
What is the function of a mucous membrane?
What is the function of a mucous membrane?
What is the main component of the gray matter?
What is the main component of the gray matter?
Which part of the nervous system conveys sensory and motor impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system conveys sensory and motor impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord?
What is the function of ganglion in the nervous system?
What is the function of ganglion in the nervous system?
Which type of nerves contain both sensory and motor nerve fibers?
Which type of nerves contain both sensory and motor nerve fibers?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are attached to the spinal cord?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are attached to the spinal cord?
What is the function of the Oculomotor cranial nerve?
What is the function of the Oculomotor cranial nerve?
What are the two main components of the nervous system?
What are the two main components of the nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for integrating information and coordinating body activities?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for integrating information and coordinating body activities?
What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous system?
What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous system?
Which part of the central nervous system is made up of axons, neuroglia, and blood vessels?
Which part of the central nervous system is made up of axons, neuroglia, and blood vessels?
What is the function of myelin in the nervous system?
What is the function of myelin in the nervous system?
