SPS113: Nervous System P1

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• To produce hormones

• To circulate blood

• To control and communicate body activities

• To digest food

Which system works together with the nervous system?

• Digestive system

• Endocrine system

• Muscular system

• Respiratory system

What type of responses does the nervous system provide?

• Inconsistent and variable

• Slow and long-lasting

• Quick and immediate

• Gradual and moderate

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Voluntary and Involuntary

• Sensory and Motor

• Central and Peripheral

What is the role of neurons?

• Produce hormones

• Store nutrients

• Transmit electrical signals

• Support and protect other cells

Which part of the neuron receives information?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Cell body

• Synapse

What is the function of neuroglia?

• Transmit signals

• Support and maintain neurons

• Conduct impulses

• Store information

What type of neuron carries impulses to the CNS?

• Sensory neuron

• Glial cell

• Interneuron

• Motor neuron

What is the main property of neurons that allows them to respond to stimuli?

• Plasticity

• Regeneration

• Excitability

• Conductivity

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

• Support the neuron

• Transmit signals away from the cell body

• Store neurotransmitters

• Receive signals