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List the two main divisions of the mammalian nervous system.
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What does the peripheral nervous system consist of?
only motor neurones
only sensory neurones
sensory and motor neurones connecting the CNS to the body
the brain and spinal cord
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Which parts make up the central nervous system?
motor neurones
the somatic nervous system
the brain and spinal cord
sensory neurones
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What is the function of sensory neurones in the sensory nervous system?
they carry nerve impulses from the CNS to effectors
they connect the CNS to the rest of the body
they serve as the primary command centre for the body
they carry nerve impulses from receptors to the CNS
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What is the function of motor neurones in the motor nervous system?
they serve as the primary command centre for the body
they carry nerve impulses from receptors to the CNS
they connect the CNS to the rest of the body
they carry nerve impulses from the CNS to effectors
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What is the alternative term for the nerve cells that make up nerves?
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Which of the following is NOT a key feature of neurones?
they coordinate the activities of sensory receptors
they secrete hormones
they carry information directly to target cells
they transfer information at very high speeds
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