Quiz about Nervous System Quiz

Question 1

What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

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They transmit information via electrical signals.

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They store nutrients.

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They produce blood cells.

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They help in digestion.

Question 2

What part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

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Dendrite

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Axon

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Cell body

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Nucleus

Question 3

What do neurotransmitters do in the nervous system?

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They transmit signals across synapses.

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They store energy for neurons.

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They protect neurons from damage.

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They help neurons divide.

Question 4

What is the role of synapses in the nervous system?

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They transfer information between neurons.

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They store memory.

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They produce heat.

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They power muscles.

Question 5

How do nerve impulses transmit information in the nervous system?

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Through voltage changes when charged particles move

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By creating magnetic fields in the brain

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Via producing sound waves

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By changing the color of neurons

Question 6

What is the main purpose of axons in neurons?

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They transmit electrical signals away from the cell body.

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They store nutritional supplies.

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They hold the neuron together.

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They protect the neuron from damage.

Question 7

How does the brain use signals to result in muscle movement?

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By sending nerve impulses that cause muscle contractions

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By storing electrical energy in muscles

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By changing the temperature of the muscles

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By making muscles lighter

Question 8

How does the brain receive signals from sensory receptors?

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Through electrical impulses transmitted by neurons

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Through chemical reactions in the blood

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Through direct physical contact with the receptors

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Through body heat

Question 9

What happens to sensory information once it reaches the brain?

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The brain processes and interprets the information.

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The information is stored directly in the muscles.

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The brain discards the information.

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The information is sent to the heart.

Question 10

What are the branches of a neuron called that extend from the cell body?

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Dendrites

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Axons

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Nuclei

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Synapses

Question 11

What is the starting point of an action potential in a neuron?

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Near the cell body

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Myelin sheath

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Synapse

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Between the dendrites

Question 12

How does sensory information get from the eyes to the brain?

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Via nerve impulses carrying signals

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Through sound waves

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By producing magnetic fields around the head

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Through light waves directly

Question 13

What do sensory receptors in the eyes primarily detect?

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Light waves

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Sound waves

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Pressure changes

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Electrical signals

Question 14

What role do the brain and spinal cord play in the nervous system?

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They act as receivers and transmitters.

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They store fat and energy.

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They produce hormones.

Question 15

Why is it important to understand limitations when using models, like the neuron model?

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Because models may not represent all real-world aspects

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Because models always give incorrect data

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Because models are too simple to build

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Because models cannot be used for teaching

Question 16

How does the neuron transmit signals to the next neuron?

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Through chemical neurotransmitters crossing the synapse

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Using sound waves between axons and dendrites

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By fusing the membranes of both neurons

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By electric sparks jumping across neurons

Question 17

How does the human nervous system transmit information through neurons?

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By using electrical signals called nerve impulses

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By using gravitational waves

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Through mechanical vibrations only

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Using solar energy directly

Question 18

What is the primary function of sensory receptors in your body?

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To detect and respond to stimuli

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To produce hormones

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To create electrical impulses without any stimuli

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To store memories directly

Question 19

How are neurons similar to electric circuits?

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They both transmit information using electrical signals.

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They both use water to transfer signals.

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They both rely on solar cells for energy.

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They both transmit information using mirrored reflections.

Question 20

Why are the number of nerve impulses important in sensation intensity?

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It tends to correlate with the intensity of the sensation

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It has no impact on sensation intensity

Question 21

How does the brain process signals from the nervous system when catching a ball?

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It processes visual information and sends signals to muscles to move.

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It relaxes all muscles in the body.

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It sends signals to your feet only.

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It heightens your sense of smell temporarily.

Question 22

What is a limitation of using electric circuits to model neurons?

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Electric circuits cannot fully mimic the complexity of neural responses.

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Electric circuits are too small to be comparable.

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Electric circuits require sunlight to operate.

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Electric circuits also need to replicate breathing.

Question 23

What role do neurons play in the nervous system? Choose the best answer and explain.

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Neurons transmit signals between the brain and body parts through electrochemical processes.

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Neurons only transmit chemical signals to different parts of the body.

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Neurons are responsible for producing energy for the entire body.

Question 24

How can a neuron be described? Explain why you chose your answer.

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A neuron has dendrites, a cell body, and an axon, which aid in signal transmission.

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A neuron is only composed of dendrites that send signals to the brain.

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A neuron is simply a brain cell with no specific parts.

Question 25

How do neurotransmitters function in the nervous system? Evaluate the statements and provide your reasoning.

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Neurotransmitters transfer chemical signals across synapses between neurons.

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Neurotransmitters only function by sending electrical signals within a single neuron.

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Neurotransmitters are responsible for transmitting signals through blood in the body.

Question 26

What is the significance of the axon in a neuron? Evaluate the statements and provide your reasoning.

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The axon is responsible for carrying nerve impulses away from the cell body toward other neurons.

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The axon is the part of the neuron that stores energy for cell functions.

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The axon serves as the main receptor for external stimuli.

Question 27

Which part of the body is involved in transmitting sensory information to the brain? Explain your reasoning.

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Nerves carry signals from sensory receptors to the brain.

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Sensory receptors directly connect to the brain without nerves.

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Sensory information travels only through blood vessels to the brain.

Question 28

The nervous system responds to stimuli by using neurons to send and receive signals. Which of the following statements is true?

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The nervous system uses neurons to send and receive signals in response to stimuli.

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The nervous system does not play a role in responding to stimuli.

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The nervous system only involves the brain and does not include other body parts.

Question 29

What role does the brain play in the nervous system?

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The brain processes information received from sensory organs and initiates responses.

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The brain only functions to store memories and has no other role.

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The brain is responsible for producing blood in the body.

Question 30

Why are sensory receptors important for the nervous system? Explain your choice with evidence and reasoning.

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Sensory receptors detect changes in the environment and convert them into signals sent to the brain.

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Sensory receptors are primarily responsible for muscle movement.

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Sensory receptors generate electrical energy for neurons.

Question 31

How does the brain coordinate a response to stimuli? Support your claim with evidence and reasoning.

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The brain processes sensory information and sends out nerve impulses to trigger appropriate body responses.

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The brain only stores sensory information without responding to it.

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The brain functions entirely independently from the nervous system.

Question 32

In what way does the specific type of signal (sound or visual) impact the speed of your reaction?

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Sound signals prompt a faster reaction because they are processed quickly.

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Sound signals are processed slower than visual signals.

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Visual signals are processed faster than sound signals.

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Both sound and visual signals are processed at the same speed.

Question 33

What happens in the body if signals are interrupted or not processed correctly by the brain?

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Delayed or absent reactions may occur.

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The body reacts faster to stimuli.

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There is no change in reaction time.

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The brain processes signals more efficiently.

Question 34

How do sensory receptors for taste and smell work together to enhance the flavor of foods?

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They send signals to the brain to create a complete flavor profile.

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They function independently without interaction.

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They only work when one sense is blocked.

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They are located in the same part of the body.

Question 35

Why might blocking the nose affect the ability to identify different flavors accurately?

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It inhibits the olfactory receptors from detecting scents.

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It enhances the sense of taste.

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It has no effect on flavor identification.

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It improves the sense of smell.

Question 36

Which parts of the nervous system are involved in catching the falling ruler?

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Sensory neurons and motor neurons are involved.

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Only the brain is involved.

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Only the muscles are involved.

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Only the spinal cord is involved.

Question 37

What factors might affect your reaction time during this experiment?

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Alertness, fatigue, and distractions affect it.

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Only the time of day affects it.

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Reaction time is constant and unaffected.

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Only the strength of the stimulus affects it.

Question 38

What is the significance of the battery representing the resting potential in your model?

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It represents the neuron's potential energy while at rest.

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It shows the movement of ions across the membrane.

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It indicates the neuron's response to a stimulus.

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It measures the voltage changes in the neuron.

Question 39

How would you simulate the triggering of an action potential using your model?

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By closing a switch to allow current, mimicking ion movement.

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By adding more batteries to the model.

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By measuring the voltage with a voltmeter.

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By changing the color of the wires in the model.

Question 40

What improvements could be made to this model to better represent the biological processes of neurons?

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Adding components to simulate ion movement and variable resistors.

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Adding more batteries to increase voltage.

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Using a larger model to show more details.

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Painting the model to make it more realistic.

Question 41

What does the voltmeter measure in this activity, and why is it significant?

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It measures voltage changes across the neuron's membrane, indicating action potentials.

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It measures the speed of nerve impulses.

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It measures the temperature of the neuron.

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It measures the size of the neuron.

Question 42

How do the voltage changes measured relate to nerve impulses in real neurons?

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They correspond to the movement of ions across the membrane.

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They show the neuron's color change.

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They indicate the neuron's growth.

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They measure the neuron's temperature.

Question 43

Why do reflex actions bypass the brain and involve the spinal cord directly?

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To allow for a quicker response.

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To make the response slower.

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To involve more neurons.

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To increase the complexity of the response.

Question 44

Why do reflex actions bypass the brain?

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They allow for faster transmission of signals to the motor neurons.

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They involve complex brain processing and decision-making.

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They are slower than voluntary actions.

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They require conscious thought.

Question 45

What is the main advantage of reflex actions?

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They protect the body by reacting quickly to dangerous stimuli.

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They are slower and more deliberate.

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They require brain processing for every action.

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They involve complex decision-making.

Question 46

How do reflex actions differ from voluntary movements?

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Reflex actions use a simpler, faster pathway involving the spinal cord.

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Reflex actions require complex brain processing.

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Voluntary movements are faster than reflex actions.

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Voluntary movements bypass the brain.

Question 47

Why is it more difficult to maintain balance with eyes closed?

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Visual input provides crucial information about body orientation.

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The body relies solely on auditory cues.

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Eyes closed improves balance by reducing distractions.

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Balance is not affected by visual input.

Question 48

How do different sensory systems help maintain balance?

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They send signals to the brain about body position.

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They work independently without integration.

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They only rely on visual cues.

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They do not affect balance.

Question 49

What does the lightbulb turning on or off represent in the neuron model?

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The transmission of electrical impulses.

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The neuron being inactive.

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The neuron being damaged.

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The neuron growing.

Question 50

How does the lightbulb turning on in the model represent neuron activity?

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It represents a neuron firing and transmitting an electrical impulse.

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It represents a neuron in a resting state.

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It represents the release of neurotransmitters.

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It represents the binding of neurotransmitters to receptors.

Question 51

What does turning off the lightbulb indicate in the neuron model?

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The neuron is in a resting state.

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The neuron is firing.

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Neurotransmitters are being released.

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Receptors are binding to neurotransmitters.

Question 52

In real neurons, what role do neurotransmitters play in synaptic transmission?

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They bind to receptors on the adjacent neuron to excite or inhibit it.

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They turn the neuron on and off.

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They represent the neuron firing.

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They indicate the neuron is in a resting state.

Question 53

How could you modify the model to include neurotransmitter release and receptor binding?

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Add a secondary lightbulb that lights up when the first bulb transmits a signal.

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Use a single lightbulb to represent all neuron activity.

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Remove the lightbulb to simplify the model.

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Use a different color lightbulb for each neuron.

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