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Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
- Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
- Sensory nerves
- Motor nerves
- Central nervous system (CNS) (correct)
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
- Connect the CNS to every other part of the body (correct)
- Transmit signals to and from different parts of the body
- Detect environmental changes
- Coordinate actions and sensory information
What are nerves that transmit signals from the brain called?
What are nerves that transmit signals from the brain called?
- Mixed nerves
- Motor nerves or efferent nerves (correct)
- Spinal nerves
- Sensory nerves or afferent nerves
When did nervous tissue first arise in wormlike organisms?
When did nervous tissue first arise in wormlike organisms?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
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What comprises the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What comprises the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
What is the role of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?
What is the role of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?
The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body.
What are nerves that send signals from the brain called?
What are nerves that send signals from the brain called?
Nerves that transmit signals from the brain are called motor nerves or efferent nerves.
What is the nervous system's primary role?
What is the nervous system's primary role?
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