Central Nervous System Components Quiz

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What is the main function of gray matter in the nervous system?

Process information and integrate signals

Which region of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination and balance?

Cerebellum

What is the outermost meningeal layer that provides protection to the brain and spinal cord?

Dura mater

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between different parts?

<p>White matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the olfactory nerve?

<p>Sense of smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is NOT involved in controlling eye movement?

<p>Olfactory nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the trigeminal nerve (Cranial Nerve V)?

<p>Sensory nerve of the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the diencephalon structures mentioned, which one is NOT part of it?

<p>Pineal gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of the thalamus within the diencephalon?

<p>Relaying sensory information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the diencephalon is NOT accurate?

<p>Regulates body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles that move the eyeball laterally?

<p>Trochlear nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pineal gland?

<p>Production of melatonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is NOT a part of the diencephalon?

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

What does damage to the thalamus primarily result in?

<p>Sensory disturbances</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve controls the movement of the eye muscles, including the eyelid?

<p>Oculomotor nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is not involved in memory and emotion processing?

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

What are the two major components of the central nervous system?

<p>Brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of white matter in the nervous system?

<p>Transmits signals between different parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for coordination and balance?

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

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

<p>Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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