Understanding the Nervous System
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?
Axon
Neuron
Dendrite
Synapse
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Axon
Cell body
Dendrites
Myelin sheath
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the myelin sheath?
To receive signals from other neurons
To generate electrical signals
To speed up the transmission of electrical signals
To connect two neurons together
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens at a synapse?
Electrical signals are converted into chemical signals
Chemical signals are converted into electrical signals
Neurons physically connect with each other
Myelin sheath is formed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?
To process information
To connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
To protect the brain and spinal cord
To generate thoughts and emotions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying signals towards the central nervous system?
Motor neurons
Sensory neurons
Interneurons
Axons
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