Nervous system

What are the two main structural divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral

• Somatic and Autonomic

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Brain and Spinal Cord

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate?

• Cerebellum

• Pons

• Medulla

• Midbrain

Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, leading to increased heart rate and inactive digestion?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Sympathetic System

• Parasympathetic System

What is a primary function of glial cells in the nervous system?

• Generating action potentials

• Producing myelin to insulate axons

• Transmitting signals across synapses

• Forming the central nervous system

What is the typical electrical charge inside a neuron at its resting potential compared to its surroundings?

• More positive

• More negative

• Neutral

• Constantly fluctuating