The Nervous System

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• to digest food

• to transmit and process information

• to pump blood

• to breath

What role does the brain play in the central nervous system?

• Processing sensory information and decision making

• digesting food

• filtering waste prodeucts

• pumping blood

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How does the spinal cord contribute to the nervous system?

• digesting food

• storing memories

• transmitting messages between brain and body

Define reflexes

• a conscious action

• an automatic response

The brain is in control when we have a reflex response to stimuli.

• true

• false

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What are the cells in the nervous system called?

• Neurons

• Epithelial cells
• Muscle cells
• Blood cells

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What parts of the nervous system belong to the central nervous system? select all that apply.

• nerves

• brain

• heart

• spinal cord

What parts of the nervous system belong to the peripheral nervous system? select all that apply.

• nerves

• brain

• heart

• spinal cord

What are the two parts of the nervous system?

• CNS

• Circulatory System

• Immune System

• PNS

What is the difference between the voluntary and involuntary nervous system?