Nervous System

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Select all that apply: The function of the nervous system is to control

• voluntary movement

• our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste..)

• our memories and thoughts

• Involuntary actions likes breathing and heart beat

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Heartbeat would be accomplished by which branch of the nervous system?

• Sensory
• Autonomic
• Motor
• Pineal

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An author would use this diagram to

• Compare and contrast adult brain with a child's brain

• Identify the parts and areas within a human brain

• Explain how the Occipital lobe is the biggest part of the brain

• Show the reader where the brain is located within the human body

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What is the function of the Cerebrum?

• Breathing, heart rate, digestion

• Regulates homeostasis and sleep cycle

• Balance, coordination, posture

• Intelligence, thought, voluntary actions

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What role does the spinal cord play in reflex actions?

• Controls voluntary movements

• Controls rapid, involuntary reflexes

• Processes sensory information

• Regulates heart rate

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What is the role of the Somatic Nervous System?

• Controls involuntary movements

• Transmits sensory information to the central nervous system

• Regulates heart rate

• Manages digestive processes

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The "rest and digest" activities are primarily controlled by which division of the autonomic nervous system?

• sympathetic division
• somatic division
• parasympathetic division
• central nervous system

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When a person is suddenly cut by a sharp object, a nervous impulse is sent along a sensory neuron to the spinal cord. The impulse is immediately transmitted through motor neurons to produce a response. Which of the following correctly identifies and describes this response?

• It is a conditioned response that occurs only to prevent injury.

• It is a learned response that does not occur in infants and small children.

• It is a reflex response that causes various muscles to contract in order to move away from the object.

• It is a voluntary response that is initiated only after the impulse has been carried to the relevant area in the brain.

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What is the difference between negative feedback loops and positive feedback loops?

• Negative feedback reduces deviations from normal levels

• Positive feedback amplifies responses until an endpoint is reached

• Negative feedback is used during childbirth

• Positive feedback is used to cool the body

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A condition caused by the loss of neurons that release acetylcholine leading to memory loss and other mental functions

• Huntington's Disease

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Alzheimers

• Parkinson's Disease

• Epilepsy

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What is the description of Alzheimer's disease?

• Progressive memory loss and cognitive decline

• Blood supply interruption to the brain

• Movement disorder affecting motor control

• Inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes

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What are some important tips for caring for the nervous system?

• Maintain a balanced diet

• Engage in regular exercise

• Get adequate sleep

• Avoid stress

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What are the benefits of regular exercise?

• Enhances blood circulation

• Increases stress levels

• Decreases energy levels

• Reduces muscle strength

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