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What type of nerve contains axons of both sensory and motor neurons?
What type of nerve contains axons of both sensory and motor neurons?
- Sensory nerve
- Motor nerve
- Spinal nerve
- Mixed nerve (correct)
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
- 24 pairs
- 8 pairs
- 12 pairs (correct)
- 31 pairs
What is the primary function of spinal nerves?
What is the primary function of spinal nerves?
- To produce motor responses in skeletal muscles
- To connect the brain to sensory organs
- To act as communication lines between the spinal cord and the body (correct)
- To process sensory information
Which component of spinal nerves carries sensory information?
Which component of spinal nerves carries sensory information?
Which statement about spinal nerves is correct?
Which statement about spinal nerves is correct?
What is the total number of spinal nerve pairs in humans?
What is the total number of spinal nerve pairs in humans?
What is a key characteristic of the anterior (ventral) root of spinal nerves?
What is a key characteristic of the anterior (ventral) root of spinal nerves?
What are the structures called that group spinal nerves?
What are the structures called that group spinal nerves?
Which spinal root carries motor information out from the spinal cord?
Which spinal root carries motor information out from the spinal cord?
What is the function of the phrenic nerve?
What is the function of the phrenic nerve?
Which nerves are included in the lumbar plexus?
Which nerves are included in the lumbar plexus?
What is a nerve plexus?
What is a nerve plexus?
What spinal nerves contribute to the brachial plexus?
What spinal nerves contribute to the brachial plexus?
Which statement about cranial nerves is true?
Which statement about cranial nerves is true?
Which two nerves combine to form the sciatic nerve?
Which two nerves combine to form the sciatic nerve?
Which spinal nerve is shared between the lumbar and sacral plexuses?
Which spinal nerve is shared between the lumbar and sacral plexuses?
What does sensory information travel through to enter the spinal cord?
What does sensory information travel through to enter the spinal cord?
Which cranial nerve mnemonic helps in memorizing their functions?
Which cranial nerve mnemonic helps in memorizing their functions?
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord (CNS). It includes nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body.
Nerve Function
Nerve Function
Nerves are bundles of axons that transmit signals between the CNS and various parts of the body.
Mixed Nerve
Mixed Nerve
A nerve containing axons of both sensory and motor neurons.
Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
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Spinal Nerves
Spinal Nerves
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Posterior/Dorsal Root
Posterior/Dorsal Root
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Anterior/Ventral Root
Anterior/Ventral Root
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Posterior Root Ganglion
Posterior Root Ganglion
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Posterior Root
Posterior Root
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Anterior Root
Anterior Root
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Nerve Plexus
Nerve Plexus
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Cervical Plexus
Cervical Plexus
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Phrenic Nerve
Phrenic Nerve
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Brachial Plexus
Brachial Plexus
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Lumbar Plexus
Lumbar Plexus
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Sacral Plexus
Sacral Plexus
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Study Notes
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord.
- Its function is to receive information, process it, and send instructions to muscles and glands.
- The brain is located inside the skull.
- The spinal cord runs down the back inside the vertebral column.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The PNS includes all the nerves outside the CNS.
- It transmits messages to and from the CNS.
- The PNS brings messages into (sensory) and out of (motor) the CNS.
- Peripheral nerves extend from the spinal cord and brain.
Nerves
- Nerves are bundles of axons.
- Some nerves contain axons from both sensory and motor neurons (mixed nerves).
- Other nerves contain axons from only sensory neurons (sensory nerves) or only motor neurons (motor nerves).
- Spinal nerves connect to the spinal cord and are 31 pairs.
- Cranial nerves connect to the brain or brainstem and are 12 pairs.
Spinal Nerves (Further Detail)
- There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves that connect to the spinal cord.
- Most spinal nerves are mixed nerves, containing axons from both sensory and motor neurons.
- Spinal nerves attach to the spinal cord via anterior and posterior roots.
- Spinal nerves have branches (rami communicantes, dorsal rami, ventral rami)
Nerve Plexuses
- Spinal nerves in certain areas of the spinal cord intertwine to form networks called plexuses.
- Major plexuses include cervical, brachial, lumbar, and sacral plexuses.
Cranial Nerves
- There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves.
- Some cranial nerves are purely sensory, others are purely motor, and some are mixed.
- Cranial nerves are responsible for specific functions, including sensory input, motor output, and autonomic control.
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Explore the fundamentals of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) in this quiz. Understand the structure, function, and types of nerves involved in transmitting information throughout the body. Assess your knowledge of spinal and cranial nerves.
