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</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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