Nervous System Handout Part 1 Quiz

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What is the function of dendrites?

Release neurotransmitters

Control muscle movements

Receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors (correct)

Transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body

Where are neurotransmitters released to communicate with other cells?

Axon Terminals (correct)

Dendrites

Axon

Cell Body

Which neurotransmitter is linked to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety?

Dopamine

Acetylcholine (ACh)

Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)

Serotonin (correct)

What is the role of Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline) in the body?

Affects alertness and arousal Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle control, learning, and memory?

Acetylcholine (ACh) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Glutamate as a neurotransmitter?

Involved in learning and memory Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

Olfactory (I) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve controls the muscles involved in chewing?

Trigeminal (V) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is also known as tic douloureux?

Trigeminal neuralgia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)?

Controlling tongue movement Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is involved in the corneal reflex?

Trigeminal (V) and Facial (VII) Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary functions like respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate?

Autonomic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of neurons?

They are the fundamental units of the nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

Optic (II) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by paralysis on one side of the face?

Bell's palsy Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for functions like problem-solving, reading, and personality?

Frontal Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is associated with epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders when present at high levels?

Glutamate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of endorphins in the body?

Act as natural painkillers Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial nursing care for a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Place the patient in a high Fowler's position Signup and view all the answers

Which type of seizure is characterized by brief, daydreaming-like behaviors or spaced-out episodes, often seen in children?

Absence seizures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nursing care for a patient with unilateral neglect after a stroke?

Stimulate the affected side of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aphasia is characterized by an inability to comprehend spoken or written language?

Receptive aphasia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended nursing intervention for a patient with a cerebral aneurysm?

Maintain a semi-Fowler's or side-lying position Signup and view all the answers

Which type of spina bifida is characterized by a hernial protrusion or sac-like cyst containing meninges, spinal fluid, and spinal cord?

Myelomeningocele Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended nursing care for a child with spina bifida cystica?

Place the child in a prone position and cover the cyst with sterile gauze Signup and view all the answers

Which risk factor is associated with an increased likelihood of neural tube defects like spina bifida?

Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy Signup and view all the answers