43 Best Nervous System Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Which part of the brain takes in charge of involuntary actions such as breathing, heartbeat?

E. Austin
Answered: Jan 03, 2019

The medulla oblongata is also known as the medulla. This is in charge of the ANS responses which means that these are the responses that the body needs to do involuntarily. This means that the...Read More

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What is the central nervous system made up of?

L. Hawkes, Teacher
Answered: Oct 24, 2018

The answers to this are brain and the spinal cord. It is the brain and the spinal cord that makes up the central nervous system. These body parts are very important in helping people function...Read More

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What is the term applied to the inability of a neuron to accept a stimulus while the neuron is still depolarized?

NatureG
Answered: Aug 27, 2017

Repolarization as "Refractory Period" is not covered in Chapter 10 of the 5th edition of The Human Body in Health & Illness

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What are the 4 main functions of the nervous system?

Santepro
Answered: Apr 27, 2024

Limiting bladder catheterization to once every 12 hours

The most frequent cause of autonomic dysreflexia is a distended bladder. Straight catheterization should be done every four (4) to...Read More

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What is the difference between Endocrine System and Nervous System?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jul 22, 2019

The endocrine system and the nervous system are known to have different functions from each other. The endocrine system is a signaling system. It will make sure that the various hormones will be...Read More

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Which filament arises from the neuron cell body and extends for micrometers?

C. Perez, Writer
Answered: Jun 13, 2019

The correct answer to this question is Dendrite. Also known as dendrons, Dendrite is protoplasmic extensions, which are from a nerve cell. These extensions are branched. Dendrites are essential...Read More

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Which intervention should the nurse perform first?

L. Hawkes, Teacher
Answered: Jan 04, 2019

Whenever someone hits their head hard or gets hit hard by an object, this can cause the brain to swell. For example, swelling occurs even on the outside of the body. If you stub your toe hard, it...Read More

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Which intervention would be the most dangerous for the client?

Santepro
Answered: Apr 27, 2024

Perform a lumbar puncture.

The clients history and assessment suggest that he may have increased intracranial pressure (ICP). If this is the case. lumbar puncture shouldnt be done because...Read More

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How are the eyes related to the nervous system?

W. Ira
Answered: Nov 19, 2019

In my years of experience, I know that the eyes are related to the nervous system in such a way that the visual information relayed to the visual cortex of the brain via means of optic nerves is...Read More

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What would be considered a normal response for an adult client's plantar reflex?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 27, 2024

Plantar flexion of the foot-when assessing the plantar reflex, observe for plantar flexion where the toes curl toward the sole of the foot. the babinski response is dorsiflexion of the great toe...Read More

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How are the myelin sheaths that surround the axons of some of the neurons in the CNS formed?

Mirage_one
Answered: Apr 27, 2024

Oligodendrcytes

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What will proteins become if they are allowed to accumulate in the interstitial space?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 27, 2024

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What is the difference between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Aug 08, 2019

Sympathetic Nervous System or SNS controls the responses of the body to a perceived threat, thus responsible for the response of fight or flight. An example of a fight or flight situation is when...Read More

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What is the difference between CNS and PNS?

J. Rogers, Rosshazlewood
Answered: Dec 01, 2019

CNS stands for Central Nervous System. The CNS consist of the brain and the spinal cord. The Central nervous system receives and processes sensory information. The brain is encased in the skull;...Read More

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What is the difference between Dextroamphetamine and Adderall?

B. Strickland, Sales Manager
Answered: Nov 21, 2019

Dextroamphetamine and Adderall are both medicines that belong to the psychostimulants group. These medicines are used to administer narcolepsy, which is an abnormality of the sleep-wake cycle,...Read More

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