Nervous System Sections 1-2

The nervous system helps in maintaining ________ in the body.

• Homeostasis

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Respiration

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

• Digestion

• Detects impulses from the senses; control center

• Circulation

• Respiration

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

• Control the brain

• Connect the CNS to limbs and organs

• Produce hormones

• Store memories

Which nerves originate in the brain?

• Spinal nerves

• Cranial nerves

• Peripheral nerves

• Muscular nerves

Integration is responsible for ______ and interpreting information.

• A) Processing

• B) Ignoring

• C) Discarding

• D) None of the above.

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The nervous system works with the ______ system.

• Endocrine

• Digestive

• Circulatory

• Respiratory

Sensory input is responsible for detecting ______ inside and outside the body.

• A) Changes

• B) Stability

• C) Growth

• D) None of the above.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

• Axon

• Synapse

• Dendrites

• Nucleus

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Neuroglia help to ______ neurons.

• Destroy

• Anchor

• Repel

• Detach

Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals?

• Cell body

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

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