A major function of the spinal cord is to
Nervous System Functioning

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
protect the spinal column.
connect the brain and central nervous system.
initiate voluntary muscle movements.
connect the brain and peripheral nervous system.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You are working quietly in the library when a friend sneaks up from behind and scares you, making your heart race. At this time, your _____ nervous system would be dominant.
parasympathetic
sympathetic
somatic
central
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sensory pathways carry information to the _____ and motor pathways carry information from the _____ .
somatic nervous system; peripheral nervous system
central nervous system; somatic nervous system
central nervous system; central nervous system
peripheral nervous system; peripheral nervous system
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A mosquito lands on your arm. You watch it carefully then move your hand to swat it. Your sensation and response are due to _____ activity.
spinal reflex
autonomic nervous system
somatic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Parkinson’s disease motor symptoms are most commonly associated with
an excessive amount of dopamine in motor pathways.
loss of dopamine as it travels along motor pathways.
overproduction of dopamine in the substantia nigra.
a depleted amount of dopamine in the substantia nigra.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sensory information is best described as _____ information.
afferent
efferent
internal
external
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The _____ nervous system automatically restores bodily systems to their normal level of functioning after the need for heightened activity has passed.
somatic
central
sympathetic
parasympathetic
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