Autonomic Nervous System and Neuron Classification Quiz

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Which branch of science studies the shape of the nervous system?

  • Neurophysiology
  • Neuroanatomy (correct)
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Neurology

What are the direct techniques used in studying the nervous system?

  • Inspection and palpation (correct)
  • Auscultation and endoscopy
  • Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Radiography and echography

How many segments are there in the spinal cord?

  • 8 segments (correct)
  • 15 segments
  • 12 segments
  • 10 segments

What is the main characteristic of grey matter in the central nervous system?

<p>Contains mainly neuron cell bodies and dendrites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for detecting changes in involuntary structures and internal viscera?

<p>Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the ANS is involved in energy maintenance?

<p>Parasympathetic system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neuron has a small axon and no dendrites coming from the soma?

<p>Pseudounipolar neuron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which embryonic layer gives rise to the skin and nervous system?

<p>Ectoderm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'rostral' indicate in anatomical directions?

<p>Toward the head (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sagittal plane in anatomical terms correspond to?

<p>Medial/medium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Parasympathetic system?

<p>Involved in energy maintenance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neuron has a unique dendrite and axon?

<p>Bipolar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'caudal' indicate in anatomical directions?

<p>Toward the tail (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical plane is equivalent to 'Frontal'?

<p>Coronal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ventral' indicate in anatomical directions?

<p>Toward the stomach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?

<p>Maintenance of body homeostasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the central nervous system is rich mainly in neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons?

<p>Spinal cord's grey matter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the direct techniques used in studying the nervous system?

<p>Endoscopy and palpation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rostral end of the spinal cord in anatomical terms?

<p>Extension of the medulla oblongata (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gives the white matter in the central nervous system its pale color?

<p>Axonic myelinated fibres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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