Central Nervous System Components Quiz

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

  • Control coordination and balance
  • Transmit signals between different parts of the nervous system
  • Protect the brain and spinal cord
  • Process information and integrate signals (correct)

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

  • Diencephalon
  • Cerebrum
  • Brainstem
  • Cerebellum (correct)

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

  • Dura mater (correct)
  • Arachnoid mater
  • Pia mater
  • Spinal mater

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

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

What is the primary function of the olfactory nerve?

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

Which cranial nerve is NOT involved in controlling eye movement?

<p>Olfactory nerve (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which statement about the diencephalon is NOT accurate?

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

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

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

What is the primary function of the pineal gland?

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

Which structure is NOT a part of the diencephalon?

<p>Cerebellum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does damage to the thalamus primarily result in?

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

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

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

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

<p>Thalamus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brain and spinal cord (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cerebellum (D)</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) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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