Nervous System
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main function of the Nervous System?
Back
To coordinate and control the body's activities, allowing for communication between different parts of the body.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main parts of the Nervous System?
Back
Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Central Nervous System consist of?
Back
The brain and spinal cord.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the Peripheral Nervous System?
Back
To connect the CNS to the limbs and organs, facilitating communication.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is depolarization in the context of neurons?
Back
A change in the electrical charge across a neuron's membrane, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?
Back
Controlling involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
Back
Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
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