Final exam review Nervous system

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To coordinate and control the body's responses to internal and external stimuli.

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What are neurons?

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Neurons are the basic units of the nervous system that transmit information throughout the body.

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What part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

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Dendrite.

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What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

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The axon carries messages away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

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What is the myelin sheath?

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A fatty layer that insulates axons and speeds up the transmission of signals.

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What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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What is the function of the cerebrum?

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The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, planning, and voluntary movement.

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What is the role of the frontal lobe?

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The frontal lobe is involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional control.

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What is the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

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The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions.

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What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system?

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Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.