Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System
Authored by Wilmarie Busher-Betancourt
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A patient exhibits increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and sweating after a panic attack. Which part of the PNS is responsible?
Sympathetic Division
Parasympathetic Division
Somatic Division
Diencephalon
Broca’s Area
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A patient’s digestive system increases its activity while resting. Which division is activated?
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Sensory (Afferent) Division
Primary Somatosensory Cortex
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of neurons are involved when a patient voluntarily lifts an object?
Sensory Neurons
Autonomic Neurons
Motor Neurons in the Somatic System
Visual Association Neurons
Olfactory Neurons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A patient experiences rapid changes in blood pressure and body temperature. Which nervous system division is likely involved?
Central Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the PNS is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" activities?
Sympathetic Division
Parasympathetic Division
Somatic Division
Central Nervous System
Limbic System
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A patient is able to feel the texture of an object. Which type of neurons are responsible for this sensation?
Motor Neurons
Autonomic Neurons
Sensory Neurons
Interneurons
Efferent Neurons
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which division of the PNS is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?
Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System
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