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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for receiving and processing sensory information?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for receiving and processing sensory information?
What are the bundles of cell bodies called in the central nervous system?
What are the bundles of cell bodies called in the central nervous system?
How do the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system primarily communicate?
How do the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system primarily communicate?
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What are the fibers called that extend from the CNS to a ganglion?
What are the fibers called that extend from the CNS to a ganglion?
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Which components are included in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Which components are included in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
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What primarily composes gray matter in the central nervous system?
What primarily composes gray matter in the central nervous system?
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What is the primary role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
What is the primary role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
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Where is gray matter predominantly located in the brain?
Where is gray matter predominantly located in the brain?
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In which part of the nervous system are bundles of axons referred to as tracts?
In which part of the nervous system are bundles of axons referred to as tracts?
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What is the primary function of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which part of the peripheral nervous system innervates skeletal muscles?
Which part of the peripheral nervous system innervates skeletal muscles?
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Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following best describes the autonomic nervous system?
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What happens to digestive functions when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?
What happens to digestive functions when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?
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What is one of the characteristics of the parasympathetic division?
What is one of the characteristics of the parasympathetic division?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system primarily operates under stress?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system primarily operates under stress?
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Which neurotransmitter is typically released by postganglionic neurons in sympathetic pathways?
Which neurotransmitter is typically released by postganglionic neurons in sympathetic pathways?
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What is a characteristic difference in the lengths of preganglionic and postganglionic fibers between sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways?
What is a characteristic difference in the lengths of preganglionic and postganglionic fibers between sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways?
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Where do the cell bodies of afferent (sensory) neurons reside?
Where do the cell bodies of afferent (sensory) neurons reside?
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What is the function of the dorsal root in the spinal cord?
What is the function of the dorsal root in the spinal cord?
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What type of information do efferent (motor) neurons carry?
What type of information do efferent (motor) neurons carry?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the autonomic nervous system?
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Which type of reflex arc involves an interneuron?
Which type of reflex arc involves an interneuron?
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What do afferent neurons primarily transmit to the central nervous system?
What do afferent neurons primarily transmit to the central nervous system?
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How does a monosynaptic reflex arc transmit impulses?
How does a monosynaptic reflex arc transmit impulses?
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From which part of the spinal cord do efferent neurons exit?
From which part of the spinal cord do efferent neurons exit?
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What distinguishes autonomic reflex arcs from somatic reflex arcs?
What distinguishes autonomic reflex arcs from somatic reflex arcs?
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What aids in the modulation of reflexes?
What aids in the modulation of reflexes?
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Which pathway is characterized by longer preganglionic fibers compared to postganglionic fibers?
Which pathway is characterized by longer preganglionic fibers compared to postganglionic fibers?
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Which statement correctly describes efferent neurons?
Which statement correctly describes efferent neurons?
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What is primarily found in the dark matter of the spinal cord?
What is primarily found in the dark matter of the spinal cord?
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What initiates the process of a reflex arc?
What initiates the process of a reflex arc?
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What type of reflexes involve input from the brain?
What type of reflexes involve input from the brain?
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What do negative feedback loops primarily do?
What do negative feedback loops primarily do?
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In a feedback loop, what is the role of the central nervous system?
In a feedback loop, what is the role of the central nervous system?
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In which situation can neural pathways operate as part of a positive feedback loop?
In which situation can neural pathways operate as part of a positive feedback loop?
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What process is primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis within neural pathways?
What process is primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis within neural pathways?
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What is typically activated in response to a deviation from a set point in a sensory pathway?
What is typically activated in response to a deviation from a set point in a sensory pathway?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of negative feedback loops?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of negative feedback loops?
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What describes the role of efferent pathways in a feedback loop?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Organization
- The nervous system controls and integrates body systems, including the brain, spinal cord, neurons & glial cells
- CNS (Central Nervous System): Brain & spinal cord
- PNS (Peripheral Nervous System): Nervous system components outside the brain & spinal cord
- CNS receives and processes sensory info, coordinates responses
- PNS relays info to & from CNS, carries out responses
- Nuclei (CNS): Bundles of cell bodies
- Ganglia (PNS): Bundles of cell bodies
- Tracts (CNS): Bundles of axons
- Nerves (PNS): Bundles of axons
- Preganglionic Fibers: Neurons from CNS to ganglion
- Postganglionic Fibers: Neurons from ganglion to target tissue
- Gray Matter (CNS): Dendrites, cell bodies, unmyelinated axons
- White Matter (CNS): Primarily myelinated axons
- Gray matter is on the surface of the cerebral cortex in the brain, white matter is on the interior
- In the spinal cord, white matter is on the surface, gray matter is in the core
- Motor Division (PNS): Innervates skeletal muscles & ANS (Autonomic Nervous System)
- Sensory Division (PNS): Delivers sensory info to the CNS
- Somatic Nervous System: (Motor division): Skeletal muscles
- Autonomic Nervous System: (Motor division): Cardiac & smooth muscles & glands
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- ANS is part of the PNS motor division & regulates involuntary functions
- Sympathetic Division (ANS): "Fight or flight" responses, increased heart rate, liver glucose, airway dilation, inhibits nonessential activities
- Parasympathetic Division (ANS): "Rest & digest" responses, increased digestion & energy storage, normal urination, decreased blood pressure
- Preganglionic Neurons (ANS): Release acetylcholine, originate from the CNS
- Postganglionic Neurons (ANS): Sympathetic pathways typically release norepinephrine, parasympathetic release acetylcholine
Afferent & Efferent Pathways
- Afferent (Sensory) Neurons: Carry sensory info from periphery (pain, touch, pressure) to the CNS
- Efferent (Motor) Neurons: Carry motor commands from the brain to effector organs (muscles, glands)
- Spinal Nerves: Carry info to & from the spinal cord
- Dorsal Root: Sensory info from periphery to spinal cord
- Ventral Root: Motor commands from spinal cord to periphery
Reflexes
- Reflexes: Involuntary responses to stimuli, may or may not require brain input
- Reflex Arc: Neurons that mediate reflex responses (sensory, effector, interneuron)
- Sensory Receptor Stimulation initiates the reflex arc
- Monosynaptic Reflex Arc: Direct synapse between sensory & effector neuron
- Polysynaptic Reflex Arc: Sensory neuron synapses with an interneuron, which then synapses with the effector neuron
- Somatic Motor Reflexes: Can be monosynaptic or polysynaptic
- Autonomic Reflex Arcs: Always polysynaptic
- Supraspinal Reflexes: Involve input from the brain
- Spinal Reflexes: Mediated entirely within the spinal cord
Feedback Control
- Feedback Loop: Mechanism for maintaining homeostasis
- Afferent Pathway: Detects deviations from a setpoint
- Central Nervous System: Control center
- Efferent Pathway: Activates responses in effector organs
- Negative Feedback Loop: Neural response inhibits the initial stimulus to maintain homeostasis
- Positive Feedback Loop: Neural response amplifies the initial stimulus, moving the system away from homeostasis
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Test your knowledge of the organization of the nervous system, including the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). This quiz covers fundamental concepts such as the roles of neurons, glial cells, and the distinctions between gray and white matter. Challenge yourself on how these systems interact to control and coordinate body functions.