Nervous System

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

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To send electrical signals/messages throughout the brain and body.

Front

What does the autonomic nervous system control?

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It controls involuntary actions like heartbeat and digestion.

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True or False: The nervous system tells the muscles what to do.

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True

Front

What is meningitis?

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Meningitis is an infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, impacting the nervous system.

Front

True or False: The nervous system can be hacked into.

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True

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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What does the central nervous system consist of?

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The brain and spinal cord.

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What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

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Neurons are the cells that transmit information throughout the nervous system.

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What is a reflex action?

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A reflex action is an automatic response to a stimulus, controlled by the spinal cord.

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What is the function of the sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.