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What is the primary role of the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
Which of the following statements best describes the afferent division of the peripheral nervous system?
Which of the following statements best describes the afferent division of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the main function of the somatic system?
What is the main function of the somatic system?
What distinguishes the visceral system from the somatic system?
What distinguishes the visceral system from the somatic system?
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Which component of the nervous system is referred to as the autonomic nervous system?
Which component of the nervous system is referred to as the autonomic nervous system?
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Which type of neuron carries impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system?
Which type of neuron carries impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system?
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How are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems related?
How are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems related?
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What type of muscle does the efferent or motor neuron primarily act upon?
What type of muscle does the efferent or motor neuron primarily act upon?
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What is the primary function of the somatic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the somatic nervous system?
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Which cranial nerves are associated with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which cranial nerves are associated with the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
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What do the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions predominantly regulate in the body?
What do the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions predominantly regulate in the body?
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Where do visceral efferent fibers of the sympathetic division exit the central nervous system?
Where do visceral efferent fibers of the sympathetic division exit the central nervous system?
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Which of the following correctly contrasts the autonomic and somatic nervous systems?
Which of the following correctly contrasts the autonomic and somatic nervous systems?
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What best describes the relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?
What best describes the relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?
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What type of fibers join with other nerves to travel to their target organs in the autonomic system?
What type of fibers join with other nerves to travel to their target organs in the autonomic system?
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What is a primary characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?
What is a primary characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the primary function of somatic reflexes?
What is the primary function of somatic reflexes?
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Which of the following elements is NOT a part of the reflex arc?
Which of the following elements is NOT a part of the reflex arc?
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When a person pulls their hand away from a hot object, this action is an example of which type of reflex?
When a person pulls their hand away from a hot object, this action is an example of which type of reflex?
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Which nerves are described as mixed nerves?
Which nerves are described as mixed nerves?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding cranial nerves?
Which of the following statements is true regarding cranial nerves?
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How do autonomic reflexes differ from somatic reflexes?
How do autonomic reflexes differ from somatic reflexes?
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What does the term 'afferent' refer to in the context of nerve impulses?
What does the term 'afferent' refer to in the context of nerve impulses?
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Which part of the nervous system is primarily involved in the integration center of a reflex arc?
Which part of the nervous system is primarily involved in the integration center of a reflex arc?
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Which side of the brain controls the right side of the body?
Which side of the brain controls the right side of the body?
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What is the primary function of the nervous system?
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
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What is the process of interpreting sensory input called?
What is the process of interpreting sensory input called?
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Which component is NOT a function of the nervous system?
Which component is NOT a function of the nervous system?
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How does the nervous system gather information from the environment?
How does the nervous system gather information from the environment?
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What are effectors in the context of the nervous system?
What are effectors in the context of the nervous system?
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What happens after the nervous system detects changes in the environment?
What happens after the nervous system detects changes in the environment?
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Which of the following is a correct sequence of action for the nervous system?
Which of the following is a correct sequence of action for the nervous system?
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What is the main function of the thin branching extensions of the cell body?
What is the main function of the thin branching extensions of the cell body?
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What is the role of a single branch in most neurons?
What is the role of a single branch in most neurons?
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What anatomical feature is described as being shorter than the vertebral canal?
What anatomical feature is described as being shorter than the vertebral canal?
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What is the term used to describe the enlarged areas of the spinal cord?
What is the term used to describe the enlarged areas of the spinal cord?
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Which of the following structures is not part of the spinal cord anatomy described?
Which of the following structures is not part of the spinal cord anatomy described?
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In the context of the spinal cord, what is identified as the 'cauda equina'?
In the context of the spinal cord, what is identified as the 'cauda equina'?
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What is primarily conducted by the thin branching extensions from neurons?
What is primarily conducted by the thin branching extensions from neurons?
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Which is a characteristic feature of the spinal cord based on the provided information?
Which is a characteristic feature of the spinal cord based on the provided information?
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Which type of nerve carries impulses towards the central nervous system?
Which type of nerve carries impulses towards the central nervous system?
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What type of nerve is always classified as a mixed nerve?
What type of nerve is always classified as a mixed nerve?
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Which of the following cranial nerves is primarily responsible for vision?
Which of the following cranial nerves is primarily responsible for vision?
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What part of the brain acts as a relay center, filtering sensory input?
What part of the brain acts as a relay center, filtering sensory input?
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Which of the following cranial nerves is not a mixed nerve?
Which of the following cranial nerves is not a mixed nerve?
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Which structure of the brain is primarily involved in the coordination and fine-tuning of movement?
Which structure of the brain is primarily involved in the coordination and fine-tuning of movement?
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Which nervous structure emerges from the spinal cord?
Which nervous structure emerges from the spinal cord?
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The majority of cranial nerves serve which function?
The majority of cranial nerves serve which function?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of hearing?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of hearing?
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What is the primary role of the cerebrum in the context of movement?
What is the primary role of the cerebrum in the context of movement?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for both motor and sensory functions related to taste, swallowing, and salivation?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for both motor and sensory functions related to taste, swallowing, and salivation?
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Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling eye movements, specifically the ability to look downwards and inwards?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling eye movements, specifically the ability to look downwards and inwards?
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Which of the following cranial nerves is solely responsible for sensory functions related to hearing and balance?
Which of the following cranial nerves is solely responsible for sensory functions related to hearing and balance?
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Which cranial nerve is involved in controlling the muscles of the tongue, allowing for speech and swallowing?
Which cranial nerve is involved in controlling the muscles of the tongue, allowing for speech and swallowing?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for both sensory and motor functions related to facial expressions, taste, and tear production?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for both sensory and motor functions related to facial expressions, taste, and tear production?
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Flashcards
Brain hemisphere control
Brain hemisphere control
The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa.
Nervous system functions
Nervous system functions
The nervous system controls essential body functions, allowing us to think, feel, and move.
Pathway of nerve impulses
Pathway of nerve impulses
Nerve impulses cross pathways from one side of the body to the other.
Sensory input
Sensory input
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Integration
Integration
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Motor function
Motor function
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Environmental detection
Environmental detection
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Complicated body system
Complicated body system
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Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
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Visceral Efferent Fibers
Visceral Efferent Fibers
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Cranial Nerves III, VII, IX, X
Cranial Nerves III, VII, IX, X
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Thoracolumbar Regions
Thoracolumbar Regions
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Somatic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
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Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
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Motor Neurons
Motor Neurons
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Skin Receptor
Skin Receptor
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Afferent Neuron
Afferent Neuron
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Interneuron
Interneuron
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Efferent Neuron
Efferent Neuron
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Somatic System
Somatic System
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Visceral System
Visceral System
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Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic
Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic
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Sensory Nerves
Sensory Nerves
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Motor Nerves
Motor Nerves
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Mixed Nerves
Mixed Nerves
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Spinal Nerves
Spinal Nerves
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Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
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Cerebrum
Cerebrum
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Cerebellum
Cerebellum
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Brainstem
Brainstem
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Cranial Nerve I
Cranial Nerve I
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Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve II
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Dendrites
Dendrites
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Axon
Axon
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Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord
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Cervical Intumescence
Cervical Intumescence
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Lumbar Intumescence
Lumbar Intumescence
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Cauda Equina
Cauda Equina
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Vertebral Pedicles
Vertebral Pedicles
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Dorsal View
Dorsal View
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Reflex Arc
Reflex Arc
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Afferent Nerves
Afferent Nerves
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Efferent Nerves
Efferent Nerves
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Somatic Reflexes
Somatic Reflexes
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Autonomic Reflexes
Autonomic Reflexes
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Integration Center
Integration Center
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Effector
Effector
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Study Notes
Nervous System Overview
- The nervous system controls and coordinates all essential body functions
- Without the nervous system, thinking, feeling, moving, and surviving would be impossible
- The nervous system's most important function is integrating and responding to the environment
- The detection of environmental changes, their integration, interpretation, and the subsequent behavioral response are the nervous system's complex functions
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord
- The brain and spinal cord act as the integrating and command center of the entire nervous system
- The CNS interprets incoming sensory information and directs appropriate actions based on past experiences and current conditions
- The CNS is the integrative and control center of the nervous system
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The PNS lies outside the CNS, including spinal and cranial nerves
- It carries nerve impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS and from the CNS to effectors
- Cranial nerves connect to the brain
- Spinal nerves connect to the spinal cord
- Functional Divisions:
- Afferent (sensory): Conducts impulses toward the spinal cord and brain
- Efferent (motor): Carries impulses away from the brain and spinal cord to effectors
- Subdivisions of the PNS:
- Somatic system: Involved in both sensory and motor functions, determining interaction with the outside environment (includes stimuli detection, responses like locomotion, etc.)
- Voluntary system
- Visceral system: Involved in sensory and motor functions related to the internal organs. (Includes processes like blood pressure regulation, heart rate, digestive processes etc.)
- Involves the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
- Sympathetic division: Mobilizes body systems during activity (fight-or-flight response)
- Parasympathetic division: Conserves energy, promoting "housekeeping" functions (rest-and-digest response).
- Involves the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
- Somatic system: Involved in both sensory and motor functions, determining interaction with the outside environment (includes stimuli detection, responses like locomotion, etc.)
Structure of the Nervous System
- Neurons (nerve cells): Basic units of the nervous system
- Dendrites: Extensions of the neuron's cell body that receive signals
- Axon: A single branch that transmits signals away from the cell body
- Sections of the spinal cord: White matter contains myelinated axons, central canal contains cerebrospinal fluid, gray matter contains cell bodies of motor and association neurons
- The basic elements of the nervous system are the neurons, that have dendrites and axons
Cranial Nerves
- The twelve paired cranial nerves originate from the brain
- Designated by Roman numerals (e.g., I, II, III) and named according to function and location
- Some cranial nerves are mixed (sensory and motor), some are solely sensory, and others solely motor
- Examples: Olfactory (I), Optic (II), Oculomotor (III), Trochlear (IV), Trigeminal (V), Abducens (VI), Facial (VII), Vestibulocochlear (VIII), Glossopharyngeal (IX), Vagus (X), Accessory (XI), and Hypoglossal (XII)
Reflex Arc
- Reflexes are involuntary, rapid responses to stimuli
- A basic neural pathway, composed of five essential parts: receptor, sensory neuron, integration center, motor neuron, effector
- A reflex arc is an automatic response to a stimulus
Types of Reflexes
- Somatic reflexes: Control skeletal muscles; example: withdrawing hand from a hot object
- Autonomic reflexes: Control smooth muscles, heart, and glands; example: regulating blood pressure, digestion
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Test your knowledge of the nervous system, including its structure and functions. This quiz covers the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), highlighting their roles in controlling body functions. Challenge your understanding of how the nervous system integrates environmental changes and initiates responses.