Nervous System Overview

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What are the main functions of the nervous system?

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The main functions of the nervous system include sensory input, integration, and motor output.

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What are the two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system?

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The two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

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What is the correct sequence for a sensory stimulus to travel through the nervous system?

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The correct sequence is: Afferent neuron, interneuron, motor neuron.

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What does the letter 'B' represent in the context of information carried to the cell body?

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The letter 'B' represents the dendrites, which carry information to the cell body.

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What are the components of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

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The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS consists of cranial and spinal nerves.

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What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?

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Sensory neurons transmit sensory information from receptors to the central nervous system.

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands to elicit a response.

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What is the role of interneurons?

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Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons and are involved in reflexes and processing information.

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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 is a reflex arc?

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A reflex arc is the neural pathway that mediates a reflex action, typically involving sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons.