CH 6 : Central Nervous System
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What is the main function of the spinal cord?

  • Facilitating voluntary muscle movement
  • Coordinating reflexes independently from the brain (correct)
  • Processing sensory information
  • Interpreting sensory input

    • Which type of neurons transmit impulses from sense organs to the spinal cord and brain?

  • Photoreceptors
  • Sensory (Afferent) Neurons (correct)
  • Motor (Efferent) Neurons
  • Interneurons

    • Apart from muscles and glands, which other part of the body do motor neurons transmit impulses to?

  • Spinal Cord
  • Liver (correct)
  • Eyes
  • Brain

    • What is the role of interneurons in the central nervous system?

    <p>Connect sensory and motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cerebrum?

    <p>Interpreting sensations from sense organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain controls higher thought processes such as memory and reasoning?

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

    Which part of the nervous system is responsible for interpreting sensory data and coordinating voluntary muscle movements?

    <p>Central Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the hypothalamus in the brain?

    <p>Acting as a control center for autonomic functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain ensures both sides can work together efficiently by connecting them?

    <p>Corpus Callosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating all voluntary movements and maintaining balance?

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

    What is the main role of the spinal cord in the central nervous system?

    <p>Acting as the main pathway for information between the brain and peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurons are responsible for detecting stimuli and transmitting impulses from sense organs to the brain?

    <p>Sensory (Afferent) Neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of motor (efferent) neurons in the central nervous system?

    <p>Transmit impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effectors like muscles and glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body do interneurons typically connect?

    <p>Sensory and motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of neurons in the central nervous system?

    <p>Transmitting signals throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body does not fall under the role of motor (efferent) neurons?

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

    What is the main purpose of sensory (afferent) neurons in the central nervous system?

    <p>&quot;Detecting stimuli and transmitting impulses from sense organs to the spinal cord and brain&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat?

    <p>Medulla Oblongata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the corpus callosum in the brain?

    <p>Facilitate communication between brain hemispheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is involved in interpreting sensations from sense organs like sight, sound, and touch?

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

    What is the role of the cerebellum in the central nervous system?

    <p>Coordinate voluntary movements and balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for higher thought processes like memory and reasoning?

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

    What function does the hypothalamus serve in the central nervous system?

    <p>Control autonomic functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person has difficulty maintaining body balance and muscle coordination, which part of the brain might be affected?

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

    What happens if there is damage to the corpus callosum?

    <p>Memory loss may occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the medulla oblongata for life support?

    <p>It transmits nerve impulses for involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons typically connect sensory and motor neurons?

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

    What is the main function of the vertebrae in relation to the spinal cord?

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

    Apart from the brain, where else does higher function processing take place?

    <p>Spinal Cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of interneurons in the central nervous system?

    <p>Connect sensory and motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body do motor (efferent) neurons transmit impulses to, apart from muscles and glands?

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

    What is the significance of meninges in relation to the spinal cord?

    <p>Provide protection and support for the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the vertebral column was damaged, how might this impact signal transmission within the central nervous system?

    <p>Compromise information exchange between brain and body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of sensory (afferent) neurons in the central nervous system?

    <p>Transmit impulses from sense organs to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do motor (efferent) neurons contribute to responding to stimuli in the body?

    <p>They transmit impulses from the brain to effectors like muscles and glands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for maintaining the body's homeostasis?

    <p>Medulla Oblongata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person experiences difficulty in coordinating voluntary movements and muscle tension, which part of the brain could be affected?

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

    Which part of the brain is crucial for ensuring both sides of the brain can work together efficiently?

    <p>Corpus Callosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cerebellum in the central nervous system?

    <p>Coordinating voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like heartbeat and breathing?

    <p>Medulla Oblongata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person struggles with memory, reasoning, and intelligence, which part of the brain may be affected?

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

    What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the central nervous system?

    <p>Regulating hunger, thirst, and emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If there is damage to the corpus callosum, what might be affected in the brain's functionality?

    <p>'Communication between both brain hemispheres'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Interpretation of sensations from sight, sound, and touch' is a primary function of which part of the brain?

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

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