12 Questions
Which part of the central nervous system is encased in bone?
Brain and spinal cord
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
Control of movement of the skeletal muscles
What is the sympathetic nervous system involved in?
Activities associated with the expenditure of energy from reserves
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Supports activities that increase stored energy in the body
What part of the brain was affected in Phineas Cage's case?
Frontal lobes (ventromedial prefrontal cortex)
What was the consequence of the surgery on Patient H.M?
Severe anterograde amnesia
What is the primary function of the thalamus in the brain?
Relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex
Which brain region is responsible for regulating autonomic functions such as heart rate and blood pressure?
Hypothalamus
What is the primary function of the frontal lobe in the brain?
Enabling higher cognitive functions like reasoning and planning
Which structure is involved in the regulation of emotions, motivation, and memory formation?
Limbic system
What is the role of the hypothalamus in endocrine function?
Controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
Which of the following brain regions is divided into four areas: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and temporal lobe?
Cerebral cortex
Learn about the structure and organization of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS), including the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves. Discover how the CNS is protected by the skull and vertebral column.
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