Nervous System Organization and Functions Quiz

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What is the location of the hippocampus?

Outer layer of the brain

Adjacent to the amygdala

Frontal lobe

Medial temporal lobe (correct)

What distinguishes a subdural hematoma from an epidural hematoma?

Underlying causes

Location of blood accumulation (correct)

Speed of blood accumulation

Associated symptoms

Which brain tumor is characterized as highly malignant and fast-growing?

Metastatic brain tumor

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) (correct)

Pituitary adenoma

Meningioma

What is the function of the amygdala in long-term memory?

Enhances consolidation of emotionally significant memories Signup and view all the answers

What may cause a subdural hematoma?

Head injury or tearing of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Where does a cerebral cortex primarily reside?

Outer layer of the brain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of brain tumor typically arises from the meninges?

Meningioma Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of the hippocampus in long-term memory?

Converts short-term memories into long-term memories Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can result from trauma, hypertension, or underlying vascular abnormalities?

Subdural Hematoma Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for processing and integrating information, as well as generating responses?

Central Nervous System (CNS) Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic structural and functional units of the nervous system?

Neurons Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System controls voluntary muscle movements?

Somatic Nervous System (SNS) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intracranial hemorrhage is often caused by a ruptured aneurysm?

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells support and protect neurons?

Glial Cells Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system regulates involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion?

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Signup and view all the answers

What division of the Autonomic Nervous System activates the 'fight or flight' response?

Sympathetic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What part of the nervous system comprises nerves outside the CNS, connecting it to the rest of the body?

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intracranial hemorrhage involves bleeding within the brain tissue itself?

Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Signup and view all the answers