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Nervous System
Question | Answer |
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The nervous system has two principal divisions called the central nervous system and the _____. | peripheral nervous system |
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the _____. | spinal cord |
The peripheral nervous system has sensory receptors located in _____. | sense organs |
There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 12 pairs of _____. | cranial nerves |
Nerve impulses from the central nervous system are transmitted to glands and _____. | muscles |
The two divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the somatic division and the _____. | autonomic division |
Sensory nerves are also known as _____. | afferent |
Motor nerves are also known as _____. | efferent |
The first activity in the body’s response to stimulus is called _____. | reception |