The Nervous System: How Messages Travel in the Body

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main function of the nervous system as described in the passage?
To process food and nutrients
To support the body's structure
To carry messages throughout the body
To control the body's temperature
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According to Dr. Emily Chen, why are neurons important?
They help in the digestion of food.
They act as the communication experts of the body.
They control the body's temperature.
They support the body's structure.
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Point of view
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How does the speed of message transmission relate to our ability to react to things like a hot stove?
Faster message transmission enables quicker reactions.
The speed is not related to reaction time.
Faster message transmission allows for slower reactions.
The type of message, not the speed, affects reactions.
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What does the term 'neurotransmitters' refer to in the passage?
Types of neurons
Parts of the brain
Electrical signals in the nervous system
Chemicals that help transmit messages between neurons
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