Introduction to Nervous System

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

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What is the function of the nervous system?

• to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

• to protect the body from harm.

• to identify pain and begin healing.

• to break down food.

The basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system is a nerve cell. Nerve cells are also called-

• Osteocytes

• Dendrites

• Neurons

• Spinal Cords

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The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?

• Brain and Nerves

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal cord and Nerves

• Nerves and Neurons

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

• Brain

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Neurons

The column of tissue connecting the brain to nerves is...

• spinal cord

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

• All of the above

The spinal cord is.....

• The command center of the nervous system

• The body's message and control center

• A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body.

• All of the above.

What is the Peripheral Nervous System consist of?

• The brain

• The spinal Cord

• The nerves that connect the CNS to all parts of the body.

• All of the above.

Which part of the neuron transmits impulses to other neurons?

• axon

• cell body

• dendrite

• node

Which of the following is NOT part of a neuron?

• dendrite
• axon
• myelin sheath
• medulla oblongata

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