The Nervous System

• What is the main function of the nervous system?

  To detect and respond to stimuli
• Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary movements?

  Somatic nervous system
• What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?

  Brain and spinal cord
• Which part of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions like heartbeat and digestion?

  Autonomic nervous system
• What are the main components of a neuron?

  Axon, dendrites, and cell body
• What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?

  To carry impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS
• What is the function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

  To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body
• Which of the following is part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

  Sensory and motor neurons
• What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

  To control involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat
• Which part of the nervous system is involved in reflex actions?

  Spinal cord and sensory neurons