Functional Divisions of the Nervous System OS 12.1.2 cfu quiz

According to the passage, what are the two main ways to consider how the nervous system is divided functionally?

• A) Anatomical and physiological

• B) Sensation, integration, and response; and somatic or autonomic control

• C) Central and peripheral

• D) Sensory and motor

What is the main difference between voluntary and involuntary responses?

• Voluntary responses involve conscious control , while involuntary responses do not require conscious control.

• Voluntary responses only occur during sleep, while involuntary responses occur when awake.

• Voluntary responses are slower than involuntary responses due to longer nerve pathways.

• Voluntary responses are controlled by the heart, while involuntary responses are controlled by the brain.

What is integration in the context of the nervous system?

• Integration is the process by which stimuli received by sensory structures are communicated to the nervous system, where the information is processed and compared with other stimuli, memories, or the state of a person to generate a specific response.

• Integration is the process by which the nervous system sends signals only to the muscles for movement, without processing any information.

• Integration is the process by which the nervous system stores all information permanently without any comparison or response.

• Integration is the process by which the nervous system ignores all incoming stimuli and prevents any response from occurring.

What is the somatic nervous system (SNS) responsible for?

• The somatic nervous system is responsible for conscious perception and voluntary motor responses.

• The somatic nervous system is responsible for regulating involuntary functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

• The somatic nervous system is responsible for hormone secretion and metabolic control.

• The somatic nervous system is responsible for transmitting sensory information to the spinal cord only.

What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

• Voluntary control of skeletal muscles

• Involuntary control of the body to maintain homeostasis

• Memory formation

• Sensory perception

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