12 Questions
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for complex thinking, planning, and decision-making?
Frontal lobe
Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary functions of the nervous system?
Regulating body temperature
Which part of the spinal cord sends nerves to the face and neck?
Cervical spinal cord
What is the functional unit of the nervous system?
Neurons
What is the primary function of the diencephalon?
Regulating body temperature, hunger, and thirst
Which of the following is NOT a part of a neuron?
Myelin sheath
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing information about touch, taste, and temperature?
Parietal lobe
Which type of neuron passes messages from the brain to the rest of the body for muscle response?
Motor neuron
What is the primary function of the brain stem?
Controlling basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and sleeping
What does the central nervous system consist of?
The brain and the spinal cord
Which part of the brain is described as the 'control center' and is responsible for thinking, remembering, and voluntary movements?
Cerebrum
Which of the following is NOT a function of the brain mentioned in the text?
Regulating the endocrine system
Explore the primary functions of the nervous system such as sensing the world, transmitting information, processing information, and producing responses. Learn about the neurons, the functional units of the nervous system, and their parts like dendrites and cell bodies.
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