Intro to Nervous System Quiz

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System and Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System and Somatic Nervous System

What does the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) include?

• Only spinal nerves

• Only cranial nerves

• Spinal nerves and cranial nerves

• Only sensory receptors

Which of the following is NOT a function of the PNS?

• Transmitting information to the brain

• Transmitting information from the brain

• Responding to stimuli like pressure

• Producing hormones

Which type of nerves transmit impulses from the sensory receptors in the skin?

• Efferent nerves

• Motor nerves

• Afferent nerves

• Central nerves

Which of the following best describes the function of afferent nerves?

• They carry motor impulses to the CNS

• They transmit sensory impulses to the CNS

• They connect muscles to glands

• They transmit impulses between neurons

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Which nerves are responsible for carrying impulses from the CNS to the glands?

• Afferent nerves

• Sensory nerves

• Efferent nerves

• Central nerves

Afferent nerves are associated with which of the following functions?

• Muscle contraction

• Sensory input

• Hormone secretion

• Blood pressure regulation

What is the role of efferent nerves in the nervous system?

• Detecting environmental stimuli

• Stimulating muscles to produce effort

• Transmitting sensory data

• Regulating body temperature

Afferent nerves help the body respond to which of the following?

• Internal organ function

• External stimuli like light, heat, and pressure

• Muscle fatigue

• Blood sugar levels

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What type of functions does the Autonomic Nervous System control?

• Voluntary muscle movements

• Involuntary functions like cardiac and smooth muscles

• Sensory perception

• Cognitive functions