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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
- Controlling all activities of the body (correct)
- Breaking down food
- Producing hormones
- Regulating body temperature
Which part of the nervous system is often referred to as the 'Command Central'?
Which part of the nervous system is often referred to as the 'Command Central'?
- Senses
- Brain and Spinal Cord (correct)
- Spinal cord
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
- Transfer information to the cell body (correct)
- Protect and electrically insulate the axon
- Transmit information away from the soma
- Form synapses with neighboring neurons
Which part of a neuron is responsible for transmitting information away from the cell body?
Which part of a neuron is responsible for transmitting information away from the cell body?
What is the function of myelin sheath in a neuron?
What is the function of myelin sheath in a neuron?
Which type of nerve cell carries impulses from receptors to the Central Nervous System?
Which type of nerve cell carries impulses from receptors to the Central Nervous System?
Which layer of the meninges is the innermost and directly adheres to the brain's surface?
Which layer of the meninges is the innermost and directly adheres to the brain's surface?
Where does the arachnoid mater lie in relation to the dura mater?
Where does the arachnoid mater lie in relation to the dura mater?
What structures allow draining of cerebrospinal fluid into the dural blood sinuses?
What structures allow draining of cerebrospinal fluid into the dural blood sinuses?
Which layer of the meninges is composed of two layers of fibrous connective tissue, one periosteal and one meningeal?
Which layer of the meninges is composed of two layers of fibrous connective tissue, one periosteal and one meningeal?
Where is the subarachnoid space located in relation to the arachnoid and pia maters?
Where is the subarachnoid space located in relation to the arachnoid and pia maters?
What protects the neurons of the brain by preventing various toxins and microorganisms from entering?
What protects the neurons of the brain by preventing various toxins and microorganisms from entering?
Which system is responsible for flight or fight reactions of the body?
Which system is responsible for flight or fight reactions of the body?
What anatomical structure separates the cerebral hemispheres?
What anatomical structure separates the cerebral hemispheres?
Which disorder involves blockage or interruption of blood flow to a brain region?
Which disorder involves blockage or interruption of blood flow to a brain region?
Which part of the brain is involved in vigorous exercise, excitement, and fear-provoking stimuli?
Which part of the brain is involved in vigorous exercise, excitement, and fear-provoking stimuli?
What congenital defect involves incomplete development of the brain and skull?
What congenital defect involves incomplete development of the brain and skull?
Which part of the neuron carries impulses from the CNS to an effector?
Which part of the neuron carries impulses from the CNS to an effector?
What is responsible for the transmission of signals at the synapse?
What is responsible for the transmission of signals at the synapse?
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling automatic behaviors essential for survival?
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling automatic behaviors essential for survival?
Which region of the brain is responsible for the control of the endocrine system through the pituitary gland?
Which region of the brain is responsible for the control of the endocrine system through the pituitary gland?
Which nerve is solely responsible for carrying afferent impulses for the sense of smell?
Which nerve is solely responsible for carrying afferent impulses for the sense of smell?
Which cranial nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle?
Which cranial nerve innervates the lateral rectus muscle?
What is the function of the trochlear nerve?
What is the function of the trochlear nerve?
Which part of the brain serves to keep the cerebral cortex alert and conscious?
Which part of the brain serves to keep the cerebral cortex alert and conscious?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve runs from the face to the pons via the superior orbital fissure?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve runs from the face to the pons via the superior orbital fissure?
What causes Bell's palsy?
What causes Bell's palsy?
