Nervous System Overview Quiz
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What is the function of the dorsal root in relation to the spinal cord?

  • It transports sensory neurons into the spinal cord. (correct)
  • It carries motor neurons into the spinal cord.
  • It allows sensory neurons to exit the spinal cord.
  • It is responsible for processing reflex actions.
  • Which component of the spinal cord is primarily responsible for its distinctive white color?

  • Myelinated axons in the white matter. (correct)
  • Connective tissue surrounding the vertebrae.
  • Synapses found in the gray matter.
  • Cell bodies in the gray matter.
  • In a withdrawal reflex response, which sequence is correct after the stimulus is detected?

  • Receptor -> Sensory Neuron -> Relay Neuron -> Motor Neuron -> Effector. (correct)
  • Motor Neuron -> Relay Neuron -> Sensory Neuron -> Effector.
  • Receptor -> Sensory Neuron -> Motor Neuron -> Effector.
  • Sensory Neuron -> Relay Neuron -> Effector -> Motor Neuron.
  • What is found in the dorsal root ganglion?

    <p>The cell bodies of sensory neurons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a characteristic of a reflex action?

    <p>It is fast and automatic. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nervous system?

    <p>To respond to changes in the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system processes information from stimuli?

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

    What type of neuron is responsible for carrying impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS?

    <p>Sensory Neuron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a motor neuron is responsible for carrying impulses away from the cell body?

    <p>Axon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nodes of Ranvier in a motor neuron?

    <p>To speed up nerve transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the autonomic nervous system mainly control?

    <p>Unconscious control of internal organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of neuron is primarily found in the central nervous system and connects sensory and motor neurons?

    <p>Relay Neuron (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure insulates and speeds up the conduction of nerve impulses in neurons?

    <p>Myelin sheath (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    What is a stimulus?

    Any detectable change in the internal or external environment of an organism.

    What are receptor cells?

    Specialized cells that detect energy in one form and convert it to electrical energy.

    What are neurons?

    Nerve cells that carry nerve impulses (electrical signals) to initiate a response in an effector (a muscle or gland).

    What is the central nervous system (CNS)?

    The part of the nervous system that processes information and coordinates a response.

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    What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

    The part of the nervous system that connects the CNS to the rest of the body.

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    What is the somatic nervous system?

    The part of the PNS that controls voluntary movements and receives sensory information.

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    What is the autonomic nervous system?

    The part of the PNS that controls involuntary actions, like heartbeat and digestion.

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    What is an axon?

    A long fiber that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body of a neuron.

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    What is grey matter?

    The central region of the spinal cord, containing cell bodies and synapses of neurons.

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    What is white matter?

    The outer region of the spinal cord, composed of axons coated in myelin, giving it a white color.

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    What is a receptor cell?

    A specialized cell that detects a stimulus and converts it into an electrical signal.

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    What is a reflex?

    A rapid, involuntary response to a stimulus, often for protection.

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    Describe the reflex arc.

    A pathway that transmits a reflex, involving a sensory neuron, relay neuron, and motor neuron.

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