Divisions of the Nervous System

Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?

• Sensory input (from inside or outside world)
• Motor output (cause muscles to move)
• Integration of sensory input & motor output
• Transport of nutrients and oxygen

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What are the two largest divisions of the nervous system?

• Medial & lateral
• Autonomic & somatic
• Motor & sensory
• Central & peripheral

Which organs are included in the central nervous system?

• Brain & spinal cord
• Brain & cranial nerves
• Spinal nerves & cranial nerves
• Brain & neurons

Which organs are included in the peripheral nervous system?

• Spinal cord & spinal nerves
• Spinal cord & cranial nerves
• Cranial nerves & spinal nerves
• Brain & spinal cord

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for sensory input to the brain?

• Sensory division of the central nervous system
• Sensory division of the peripheral nervous system
• Motor division of the peripheral nervous system
• Autonomic nervous system

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for motor output from the brain?

• Sensory division of the central nervous system
• Central nervous system
• Motor division of the peripheral nervous system
• Autonomic nervous system

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for integration (understanding) of sensory input and motor output?

• Motor division of the peripheral nervous system
• Somatic nervous system
• Parasympathetic division
• Central nervous system

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What are the two divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

• Autonomic & somatic
• Motor & sensory
• Sympathetic & parasympathetic
• Lateral & medial

Which division of the peripheral nervous system is also known as the efferent division?

• Autonomic nervous system
• Somatic nervous system
• Motor division
• Sensory division

Which division of the peripheral nervous system is also known as the afferent division?

• Autonomic nervous system
• Somatic nervous system
• Motor division
• Sensory division