How does the skeletal system help the nervous system?

• It provides protection to different organs of the nervous system.

• It provides oxygen to the brain to send and receive stimuli quickly.

• It provides information to the nervous system about movement.

• It provides energy to the brain to control functioning of other systems.

Which body systems work together to direct behavior and allow movement?

• nervous, muscular, and skeletal

• circulatory, nervous, and skeletal

• excretory, muscular, and skeletal

• nervous, digestive, and muscular

To which system does the organ belong?

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• nervous system

• excretory system

What level of structure is represented by the diagram?

• cell

• organ

• organ system

• tissue

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This type of tissue transmits information throughout the body to and from the brain.

• Nervous Tissue

• Connective Tissue

• Muscular Tissue

• Epithelial Tissue

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A specialized cell is a cell that has ...

• the ability to divide

• a specific role to do

• no specific function in the body

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What is the primary function of the central nervous system?

• To transmit signals between different parts of the body

• To process information and coordinate responses

• To protect the body from external harm

• To regulate the body's temperature

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• To transmit electrical signals across neurons

• To provide energy to neurons

• To insulate neurons

• To transmit chemical signals across synapses

Which of the following is a component of the peripheral nervous system?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Cranial nerves

• Cerebellum