16 Questions
What is the primary function of the somatic nervous system?
Transmitting sensory signals from the skin, muscles, and joints to the spinal cord and brain
What is the main component of the peripheral nervous system?
Axons or bundles of axons from neurons
What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid?
Serving as a cushion between the brain and the skull
What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?
Regulating involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion
What is the function of the choroid plexus?
Producing cerebrospinal fluid
What is the purpose of the efferent signals from the brain and spinal cord?
To send motor signals to muscles, joints, and skin
What is the primary function of the hippocampus in the limbic system?
Processing and regulating emotions and memory
Which part of the brain is responsible for executive functions, thinking, planning, and organizing?
Frontal lobe
What is the main function of the diencephalon in the brain?
Relaying sensory information between brain regions
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?
Severe headache
What is the primary function of the cerebellum in the brain?
Control of voluntary motor movements
What is Broca's aphasia characterized by?
Difficulty expressing language
What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in the brain?
Control of voluntary motor movements
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
Regulation of body temperature and hunger
What is the primary function of the limbic system in the brain?
Processing and regulating emotions and memory
What is the primary function of the occipital lobe in the brain?
Vision
Test your knowledge of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) anatomy, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Explore the differences between somatic and autonomic nervous systems and how they function. Review the types of neurons and signals involved in the nervous system.
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