CH 6 : Central Nervous System

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

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

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

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

What is the main function of the cerebrum?

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

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

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the brain?

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

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

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

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

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

Which part of the body do interneurons typically connect?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What happens if there is damage to the corpus callosum?

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

Which type of neurons typically connect sensory and motor neurons?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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