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Which part of the brain is responsible for enabling communication between hemispheres?
Which part of the brain is responsible for enabling communication between hemispheres?
- Cerebrum (correct)
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Medulla oblongata
What is the function of the brainstem?
What is the function of the brainstem?
- Initiation of conscious movement
- Concentration
- Coordination and fine tuning of movement
- Relay center/filters sensory input (correct)
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
- Olfactory (I) (correct)
- Trochlear (IV)
- Oculomotor (III)
- Optic (II)
Which type of reflex does not require cerebral input and does not imply consciousness?
Which type of reflex does not require cerebral input and does not imply consciousness?
Which type of reflex regulates the activity of smooth muscles, the heart, and glands?
Which type of reflex regulates the activity of smooth muscles, the heart, and glands?
Based on the direction of the nerve impulse, which type of nerves carry sensory information?
Based on the direction of the nerve impulse, which type of nerves carry sensory information?
Which division of the nervous system regulates bodily functions such as respiratory rate, heart rate, urination, digestion, and sexual arousal?
Which division of the nervous system regulates bodily functions such as respiratory rate, heart rate, urination, digestion, and sexual arousal?
Which type of nerves conduct nerve impulses toward the cell body?
Which type of nerves conduct nerve impulses toward the cell body?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Which cranial nerves are involved in the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which cranial nerves are involved in the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which type of nerves stimulate skeletal muscle movement?
Which type of nerves stimulate skeletal muscle movement?
Which type of nerves have both sensory and motor functions?
Which type of nerves have both sensory and motor functions?
Which side of the brain controls the left half of the body?
Which side of the brain controls the left half of the body?
What is the main role of the nervous system?
What is the main role of the nervous system?
Which side of the brain controls the right half of the body?
Which side of the brain controls the right half of the body?
What happens if the nervous system is not functioning properly?
What happens if the nervous system is not functioning properly?
What is the most important function of the nervous system?
What is the most important function of the nervous system?
What are crossed pathways in the nervous system?
What are crossed pathways in the nervous system?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system conducts impulses toward the spinal cord and brain?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system conducts impulses toward the spinal cord and brain?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system conveys impulses away from the brain and spinal cord?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system conveys impulses away from the brain and spinal cord?
What is the function of the somatic system in the nervous system?
What is the function of the somatic system in the nervous system?
What is the function of the visceral system in the nervous system?
What is the function of the visceral system in the nervous system?
What is the role of the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
What is the role of the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?
What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?
Which part of the brain is indicated by the arrow?
Which part of the brain is indicated by the arrow?
What is the role of the NS?
What is the role of the NS?
What are the subdivisions of the CNS and PNS?
What are the subdivisions of the CNS and PNS?
What is the main role of the Cerebellum?
What is the main role of the Cerebellum?
What is the difference between a reflex and a response?
What is the difference between a reflex and a response?
What are the basic elements of the Reflex Arc?
What are the basic elements of the Reflex Arc?
