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What is the primary function of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
- Enhancing involuntary gut function
- Slowing down heart rate
- Promoting fight-or-flight responses (correct)
- Supporting rest-and-digest activities
Which division of the nervous system consists of approximately 100 million neurons associated with the gastrointestinal tract?
Which division of the nervous system consists of approximately 100 million neurons associated with the gastrointestinal tract?
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Enteric Nervous System (ENS) (correct)
What is the primary role of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
What is the primary role of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
- Slowing down heart rate (correct)
- Increasing heart rate
- Enhancing voluntary muscle actions
- Supporting 'fight-or-flight' responses
Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions and communicates with the central nervous system via sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons?
Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions and communicates with the central nervous system via sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons?
What is the primary function of the Dentate gyrus in the limbic system?
What is the primary function of the Dentate gyrus in the limbic system?
Which part of the limbic system is associated with emotions such as fear and anger?
Which part of the limbic system is associated with emotions such as fear and anger?
Which meningeal layer is the most superficial and tough protective covering of the central nervous system?
Which meningeal layer is the most superficial and tough protective covering of the central nervous system?
In which brain lobe is the Cingulate gyrus located?
In which brain lobe is the Cingulate gyrus located?
What is the function of the mammillary bodies?
What is the function of the mammillary bodies?
Where is the median eminence located?
Where is the median eminence located?
Which region of the hypothalamus includes the dorsomedial nucleus and ventromedial nucleus?
Which region of the hypothalamus includes the dorsomedial nucleus and ventromedial nucleus?
What does the supraoptic region of the hypothalamus control?
What does the supraoptic region of the hypothalamus control?
Which part of the brain provides protection from fluctuating electrolytes, tissue metabolites, toxic substances, and pathogens?
Which part of the brain provides protection from fluctuating electrolytes, tissue metabolites, toxic substances, and pathogens?
What is the main blood supply to the brain?
What is the main blood supply to the brain?
What is the abrupt onset of persistent neurological symptoms that arise as a result of nervous tissue damage called?
What is the abrupt onset of persistent neurological symptoms that arise as a result of nervous tissue damage called?
What is an episode of transient neurological deficits that arise as a result of impaired blood flow to nervous tissue called?
What is an episode of transient neurological deficits that arise as a result of impaired blood flow to nervous tissue called?
Which structure returns blood from the brain back to the heart via the internal jugular veins?
Which structure returns blood from the brain back to the heart via the internal jugular veins?
What protects the brain from fluctuating electrolytes, tissue metabolites, toxic substances, and pathogens?
What protects the brain from fluctuating electrolytes, tissue metabolites, toxic substances, and pathogens?
What is a major risk factor for Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)?
What is a major risk factor for Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)?
What are the symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What are the symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
