Autonomic Nervous System and Neuron Classification Quiz
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Autonomic Nervous System and Neuron Classification Quiz

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

Neuroanatomy

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

Inspection and palpation

How many segments are there in the spinal cord?

8 segments

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

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

Which part of the ANS is involved in energy maintenance?

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

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

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

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

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

What does the sagittal plane in anatomical terms correspond to?

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

What is the main function of the Parasympathetic system?

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

Which type of neuron has a unique dendrite and axon?

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

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

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

Which anatomical plane is equivalent to 'Frontal'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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