Anatomy of the Nervous System
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What is the main function of neurons in the nervous system?

  • To control the movement of the body
  • To regulate the body's temperature
  • To conduct information from one part of the body to another (correct)
  • To store information from one part of the body to another

    • What is the name of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord?

  • Arachnoid mater
  • Pia mater
  • Dura mater
  • Meninges (correct)

    • What is the main function of the cerebrum?

  • To process and integrate information (correct)
  • To regulate the body's temperature
  • To store information from one part of the body to another
  • To control the movement of the body

    • What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>The central nervous system is inside the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system is outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>To cushion and protect the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many spinal nerves are there in the human body?

    <p>31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

    <p>Primary vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the human body?

    <p>31 pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the parietal lobe?

    <p>Sensation and language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the spinal cord?

    <p>45 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many cranial nerves are there in the human body?

    <p>12 pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the spinal cord terminate?

    <p>The level of the lower border of the first lumbar vertebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

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