Nervous system

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How many senses do humans have?

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Humans have more than 6 senses, including sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell, and additional senses like balance and proprioception.

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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The primary function of the nervous system is to receive sensory inputs, process information, and generate motor outputs.

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What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

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The three main parts of the nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, and neurons.

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What is a stimulus in the context of the nervous system?

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A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from the nervous system, such as feeling the heat of a hot stove.

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How does potential energy change as a boulder rolls down a hill?

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As a boulder rolls from the top of a hill to the bottom, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What role do neurons play in the nervous system?

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Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

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What is the difference between sensory input and motor output?

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Sensory input refers to the information received from the environment through the senses, while motor output is the response generated by the nervous system to that information.

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What is the central nervous system composed of?

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The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the peripheral nervous system?

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The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves outside the central nervous system, connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.

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How do sensory receptors function?

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Sensory receptors detect stimuli from the environment and convert them into electrical signals that can be processed by the nervous system.