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</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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