Nervous System Explained In Simple Words

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
To communicate between body parts
To digest food
To produce hormones
To circulate blood
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
Central nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Enteric nervous system
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the parasympathetic nervous system primarily control?
Fight or flight response
Rest and digest response
Voluntary muscle movements
Sensory perception
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of oligodendrocytes in the nervous system?
To act as immune cells
To sense external stimuli
To provide insulation in the CNS
To transmit nerve impulses
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of neuron carries signals from the CNS to the periphery?
Efferent neurons
Afferent neurons
Interneurons
Sensory neurons
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of interneurons in a neural circuit?
To transmit signals to muscles
To connect afferent and efferent neurons
To sense environmental changes
To provide insulation to axons
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In a reflex circuit, what is the role of the spinal cord?
To transmit signals to the brain
To process sensory information
To directly relay signals to motor neurons
To initiate voluntary movements
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