Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System

A patient exhibits increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and sweating after a panic attack. Which part of the PNS is responsible?

• Sympathetic Division

• Parasympathetic Division

• Somatic Division

• Diencephalon

• Broca’s Area

A patient’s digestive system increases its activity while resting. Which division is activated?

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Sensory (Afferent) Division

• Primary Somatosensory Cortex

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which type of neurons are involved when a patient voluntarily lifts an object?

• Sensory Neurons

• Autonomic Neurons

• Motor Neurons in the Somatic System

• Visual Association Neurons

• Olfactory Neurons

A patient experiences rapid changes in blood pressure and body temperature. Which nervous system division is likely involved?

• Central Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Enteric Nervous System

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which part of the PNS is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" activities?

• Sympathetic Division

• Parasympathetic Division

• Somatic Division

• Central Nervous System

• Limbic System

A patient is able to feel the texture of an object. Which type of neurons are responsible for this sensation?

• Motor Neurons

• Autonomic Neurons

• Sensory Neurons

• Interneurons

• Efferent Neurons

Which division of the PNS is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Enteric Nervous System

A patient is experiencing a "fight or flight" response. Which division of the PNS is activated?

• Parasympathetic Division

• Sympathetic Division

• Somatic Division

• Central Nervous System

• Enteric Nervous System

Which division of the PNS is involved in controlling involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Sensory (Afferent) Division

• Motor (Efferent) Division

A patient is able to move their arm to catch a ball. Which type of neurons are primarily involved in this action?

• Sensory Neurons

• Autonomic Neurons

• Motor Neurons

• Interneurons

• Olfactory Neurons