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Understanding the Two Divisions of the Nervous System
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Understanding the Two Divisions of the Nervous System

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What are the components of the central nervous system?

  • Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, and occipital lobe
  • Cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord
  • Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves (correct)
  • Neurons, dendrites, and axons

    • What is the function of efferent nerves?

  • Process visual stimuli
  • Coordinate voluntary movements
  • Transmit sensory information to the brain or spinal cord
  • Transmit information from the brain or spinal cord to muscles and glands (correct)

    • Which nerves transmit sensory information to the brain or spinal cord?

  • Afferent nerves (correct)
  • Cranial nerves
  • Efferent nerves
  • Peripheral nerves

    • What is the term used for the potential difference across the surface or membrane of a neuron?

    <p>Resting potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is causeof the electrical potential difference across the surface or membrane of every neuron?

    <p>Due to more negative ions on the inside of the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical voltage difference between the inside and outside of a neuron?

    <p>-60 to -90 mV</p> Signup and view all the answers

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