Understanding Nervous System Functions

Understanding Nervous System Functions

University

15 Qs

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Understanding Nervous System Functions

Understanding Nervous System Functions

Assessment

Quiz

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?

Somatic Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the axon in neuron communication?

It receives incoming signals from other neurons.

It transmits electrical signals away from the neuron body.

It stores neurotransmitters.

It produces proteins for cell repair.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze how the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems work together to regulate pupil size.

Both systems dilate pupils simultaneously.

The sympathetic system dilates pupils, while the parasympathetic system constricts them.

The parasympathetic system dilates pupils, while the sympathetic system constricts them.

Both systems constrict pupils simultaneously.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a function of the somatic nervous system?

Involuntary functions like digestion

Voluntary muscle movement

Protein synthesis

Signal reception in neurons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do presynaptic vesicles contribute to neuron communication?

They receive signals from other neurons.

They transmit electrical signals away from the neuron body.

They store neurotransmitters that are released into the synapse.

They produce proteins for cell repair.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the role of dendrites in neuron function.

They transmit electrical signals away from the neuron body.

They receive incoming signals from other neurons.

They store neurotransmitters.

They produce proteins.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Evaluate how the autonomic nervous system can affect respiratory rate during relaxation.

The parasympathetic system increases respiratory rate.

The sympathetic system decreases respiratory rate.

The parasympathetic system decreases respiratory rate.

The sympathetic system increases respiratory rate.

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