Neurophysiology Pt 1 Quiz

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Which division of the nervous system provides autonomic regulations of cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, glands, and adipose tissue?

Visceral motor division (correct)

Sympathetic division

Somatic sensory division

Somatic motor division

What is the primary purpose of a neuro exam?

To observe the patient's level of consciousness

To diagnose a specific disease

To localize the problem (correct)

To prescribe medication

The sensory afferent division can be directly further divided into which of the following pairs?

Visceral sensory and Somatic sensory (correct)

Visceral motor and Somatic sensory

Visceral motor and Somatic motor

Motor efferent and Sensory sympathetic

Which of the following is a function of the somatic sensory division?

Collecting information about position, touch, and pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parasympathetic division?

Promoting rest and digest responses Signup and view all the answers

The PNS can be directly further divided into which of the following pairs?

Sensory afferent and Motor efferent Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the nervous system controls skeletal muscle contractions?

Somatic motor division Signup and view all the answers

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

Receiving and processing information, storing memories, generating thoughts and emotions, and initiating responses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a location where a neurological issue can be localized?

L8-S3 Signup and view all the answers

The visceral motor division can be directly further divided into which of the following pairs?

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting signals to and from the brain, and controlling reflex activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sympathetic division?

Preparing the body for 'fight or flight' responses Signup and view all the answers

The motor efferent division can be directly further divided into which of the following pairs?

Visceral motor and Somatic motor Signup and view all the answers

What is the visceral sensory division responsible for?

Collecting information about the internal organs via visceral receptors and sensory neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a hands-off and hands-on neuro exam?

The type of neurological functions assessed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sensory afferent division in the peripheral nervous system?

Collecting information from receptors in peripheral tissues and organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the CNS and the PNS?

The PNS connects the CNS to the limbs and organs of the animal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the motor efferent division in the peripheral nervous system?

Conducting signals from the CNS to peripheral tissues and organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the visceral sensory division and the somatic sensory division?

The visceral sensory division collects information from internal organs, whereas the somatic sensory division collects information from muscles and skin Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nervous System: General Info

The mammalian nervous system consists of two main subdivisions: Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Central Nervous System (CNS)

The CNS is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
The CNS receives and processes information, stores memories, generates thoughts and emotions, and initiates responses.
The brain is responsible for processing information and controlling responses.
The spinal cord conducts signals to and from the brain and controls reflex activity.

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

The PNS is composed of all neural bodies outside of the CNS, including receptors, nerves, and ganglia.
The PNS connects the CNS to the limbs and organs of the animal.
The PNS can be further divided into two main divisions: Sensory Afferent Division and Motor Efferent Division.

Sensory Afferent Division

The sensory neurons bring information to the CNS from receptors in peripheral tissues and organs.
The sensory afferent division can be further subdivided into Visceral Sensory Division and Somatic Sensory Division.
The Visceral Sensory Division collects information about internal organs via visceral receptors and sensory neurons.
The Somatic Sensory Division collects information about position, touch, pressure, pain, and temperature via somatic receptors and sensory neurons.

Motor Efferent Division

The motor neurons carry commands from the CNS to the peripheral tissues and organs.
The motor efferent division can be further subdivided into Visceral Motor Division and Somatic Motor Division.
The Visceral Motor Division provides autonomic regulations of cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, glands, and adipose tissue, which are all under involuntary control.
The Somatic Motor Division controls skeletal muscle contractions, which are under voluntary control.
The Visceral Motor Division can be further subdivided into Sympathetic Division and Parasympathetic Division.
The Sympathetic Division is known as the "fight or flight" autonomic response.
The Parasympathetic Division is known as the "rest and digest" autonomic response.

Neuro Exam

A hands-off neuro exam involves observing the patient's level of consciousness, content of consciousness, posture, and gait.
A hands-on neuro exam involves observing the patient's cranial nerves, postural reaction, spinal nerves, and nociception.
The overall purpose of any neuro exam is to localize the problem.

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Learn about the structure and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems in mammals.