10 Questions
Which division of the nervous system conducts action potentials from the CNS to skeletal muscles?
Somatic nervous system
Which division of the nervous system transmits action potentials from the CNS to cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands?
Autonomic nervous system
Which division of the nervous system is a special nervous system found only in the digestive tract?
Enteric nervous system
Which type of cells in the nervous system receive stimuli, conduct action potentials, and transmit signals to other neurons or effector organs?
Neurons
Which type of cells in the nervous system are supportive cells of the CNS and PNS, but do NOT conduct action potentials?
Glial cells
Which division of the nervous system conducts action potentials from the CNS to cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands?
Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Which type of cells in the nervous system are supportive cells of the CNS and PNS, but do NOT conduct action potentials?
Glial cells
Which division of the nervous system is a special nervous system found only in the digestive tract?
Enteric nervous system
Which type of cells in the nervous system receive stimuli, conduct action potentials, and transmit signals to other neurons or effector organs?
Neurons
Which division of the nervous system conducts action potentials from the CNS to skeletal muscles?
Somatic nervous system
Test your knowledge of the nervous system functions and divisions in this quiz. Explore the key roles of the nervous system, from receiving sensory input to maintaining homeostasis. Learn about the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
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