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Where are the cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons found?
Where are the cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons found?
- Brain gray matter
- Anterior horns
- Posterior horns
- Lateral horns (correct)
What does the posterior horns of the spinal cord house?
What does the posterior horns of the spinal cord house?
- Cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons
- Cell bodies of somatic motor neurons
- Axons of motor neurons
- Axons of sensory neurons and cell bodies of interneurons (correct)
What is a reflex arc according to the text?
What is a reflex arc according to the text?
- An involuntary response to a stimulus
- The pathway a reflex action takes in the body (correct)
- A voluntary sequence of actions in response to a stimulus
- The pathway a reflex takes in the brain
Which type of pathways ascend toward the brain?
Which type of pathways ascend toward the brain?
Where are the axons of spinal cord tracts located?
Where are the axons of spinal cord tracts located?
What is the main function of astrocytes in the CNS?
What is the main function of astrocytes in the CNS?
Which glial cell type is primarily responsible for removing cellular debris in the CNS?
Which glial cell type is primarily responsible for removing cellular debris in the CNS?
What is the function of oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells in the nervous system?
What is the function of oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells in the nervous system?
What role do satellite cells play in the PNS?
What role do satellite cells play in the PNS?
What do neurolemmocytes (Schwann cells) primarily do in the peripheral nervous system?
What do neurolemmocytes (Schwann cells) primarily do in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the principal function of meninges in protecting the spinal cord?
What is the principal function of meninges in protecting the spinal cord?
What are the three adult brain regions that the embryonic diencephalon develops into?
What are the three adult brain regions that the embryonic diencephalon develops into?
Which part of the brain is the main input center for sensory information going to the cerebrum?
Which part of the brain is the main input center for sensory information going to the cerebrum?
What does the hypothalamus regulate?
What does the hypothalamus regulate?
Which part of the brainstem controls involuntary functions mediated by smooth muscle fibers and glands?
Which part of the brainstem controls involuntary functions mediated by smooth muscle fibers and glands?
What is the main output center for motor information leaving the cerebrum?
What is the main output center for motor information leaving the cerebrum?
What comprises the epithalamus?
What comprises the epithalamus?
Which part of the brainstem contains centers for the receipt and integration of several types of sensory information?
Which part of the brainstem contains centers for the receipt and integration of several types of sensory information?
What is the main function of the reticular activating system (RAS)?
What is the main function of the reticular activating system (RAS)?
What type of information does the cerebellum receive from muscles and joints?
What type of information does the cerebellum receive from muscles and joints?
Why can't the mammalian CNS repair itself when damaged or assaulted by disease?
Why can't the mammalian CNS repair itself when damaged or assaulted by disease?
Which part of the brain helps in coordination, error checking during motor functions, and learning motor skills?
Which part of the brain helps in coordination, error checking during motor functions, and learning motor skills?
What is the primary focus of research related to CNS injuries and diseases?
What is the primary focus of research related to CNS injuries and diseases?
What is the primary function of the cerebrum?
What is the primary function of the cerebrum?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which layer of the meninges is the innermost and adheres to the surface of the brain?
Which layer of the meninges is the innermost and adheres to the surface of the brain?
What is the main role of the blood-brain barrier?
What is the main role of the blood-brain barrier?
During embryonic development, what does the brain develop from?
During embryonic development, what does the brain develop from?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for integrating simple responses to certain stimuli?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for integrating simple responses to certain stimuli?
What structures are contained within the brain ventricles?
What structures are contained within the brain ventricles?
What is the function of white matter in the brain and spinal cord?
What is the function of white matter in the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system provides integrative power underlying complex human behavior?
Which part of the nervous system provides integrative power underlying complex human behavior?
