The Nervous System (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What key feature allows the nervous system to respond to environmental changes?
What key feature allows the nervous system to respond to environmental changes?
Very quick response time
How many main parts is the nervous system divided into?
How many main parts is the nervous system divided into?
Two
What does the central nervous system (CNS) consist of?
What does the central nervous system (CNS) consist of?
The brain and the spinal cord
What is the main function of nerves in the PNS?
What is the main function of nerves in the PNS?
Carry impulses to and from the CNS
What are ganglia?
What are ganglia?
Clusters of neurons
Where are ganglia located?
Where are ganglia located?
Very close to the CNS
What types of environmental changes does the nervous system respond to?
What types of environmental changes does the nervous system respond to?
Both internal and external
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of?
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of?
Nerves and ganglia