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About Nervous System
Learn about the divisions of the nervous system. Understand the roles of the CNS (brain & spinal cord) and PNS (nerves outside the CNS) for TEAS Science.
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Nervous System TEAS Practice Questions
Free Nervous System practice questions for the TEAS exam with detailed rationales.
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following statements correctly describes the divisions of the nervous system?
The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes all the nerves outside the CNS.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls voluntary movements, while the somatic nervous system (SNS) controls involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is responsible for processing information, while the central nervous system (CNS) only transmits signals.
The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions belong to the somatic nervous system (SNS), controlling reflexes and muscle movements.
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