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?

    <p>Enhances consolidation of emotionally significant memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may cause a subdural hematoma?

    <p>Head injury or tearing of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does a cerebral cortex primarily reside?

    <p>Outer layer of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of brain tumor typically arises from the meninges?

    <p>Meningioma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Converts short-term memories into long-term memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Subdural Hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Central Nervous System (CNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Somatic Nervous System (SNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells support and protect neurons?

    <p>Glial Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sympathetic Nervous System</p> 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?

    <p>Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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