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Examine the words. impulse, presynaptic cell, neurotransmitters, receptors, postsynaptic cell What idea can be described using all the words listed?

A
the transfer of information from one neuron to another
B
the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems
C
the flow of information within a neuron
D
the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems
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The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are both part of which division of the nervous system?

A
the autonomic nervous system
B
the somatic nervous system
C
the central nervous system
D
the peripheral nervous system
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Which structure is at work when the body deals with reflex actions?

A
the spinal cord
B
the heart
C
the brain stem
D
the vertebral column
5

Which statement best describes the central nervous system?

A
It secretes hormones.
B
It senses stimuli and carries out a reaction.
C
It is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.
D
It is made up of all nerve cells.
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Which is a function of the central nervous system?

A
controlling coordination in the body
B
breaking down carbohydrates in the body
C
fighting bacteria that enter the body
D
pumping blood through the body
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How will Richard’s body react when a friend jumps in front of him and scares him?

A
Richard’s parasympathetic nervous system will take over, and his sympathetic nervous system will play a lesser role.
B
Richard’s peripheral nervous system will take over, and his central nervous system will play a lesser role.
C
Richard’s central nervous system will take over, and his peripheral nervous system will play a lesser role.
D
Richard’s sympathetic nervous system will take over, and his parasympathetic nervous system will play a lesser role.
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Which autonomic system is most likely to be dominant while someone is experiencing stress about an upcoming job interview?

A
the peripheral nervous system
B
the sympathetic nervous system
C
the parasympathetic nervous system
D
the somatic nervous system
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Which is a function performed by the central nervous system (CNS)? Choose three correct answers.

A
sending out information so that the body can react appropriately to stimuli
B
coordinating reflexes and reactions to stimuli
C
receiving stimuli and making the body react to those stimuli
D
sensing stimuli and causing reactions in the body
E
processing information that is received from the stimuli receptors
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Which is an example of how the peripheral nervous system helps the body maintain its internal environment?

A
Muscles contract rapidly to produce heat on a cold day.
B
The brain recalls information to help take a test.
C
Muscles produce keratin so that hair can grow stronger.
D
Sweat glands break down the food that is consumed.

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