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What triggers a reflex action when touching a hot object?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the reflex action process?
What term describes actions performed without conscious control?
Which component of the reflex arc carries the nerve impulse to the muscles?
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In which stage of the reflex arc does the nerve impulse transition from sensory to inter-neuron?
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What role does the hypothalamus play in the body?
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Which part of the hindbrain is responsible for maintaining body balance?
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What is the function of sensory neurons?
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Which of the following best describes voluntary actions?
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What structure connects the brain to the spinal cord?
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How many pairs of cranial nerves does the human body have?
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What is known as a stimulus?
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What primarily do effectors consist of?
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What is the primary function of the nervous system?
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Which part of the neuron is responsible for conducting messages away from the cell body?
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Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying nerve impulses from sensory organs to the central nervous system?
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What structures make up the central nervous system?
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Which part of the brain is associated with creativity and artistic skills?
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What is a nerve composed of?
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What is the speed range at which impulses may travel in the nervous system?
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Which structure serves as a link between sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system?
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Study Notes
Nervous System
- The nervous system is responsible for communication and coordination in the body.
- It is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
- The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.
- The PNS consists of nerves that connect the CNS to all body parts.
Neuron
- The neuron is the basic unit of the nervous system.
- It is responsible for transmitting messages in the form of electrochemical waves called nerve impulses.
- A neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites, an axon, and terminal ends of the axon.
- Dendrites receive messages, while the axon conducts messages away from the cell body.
Types of Neurons
- Sensory neurons carry impulses from sense organs to the CNS.
- Motor neurons carry impulses from the CNS to effectors (muscles and glands).
- Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons within the CNS.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- The CNS acts as the control center of the nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord.
Brain
- The brain is enclosed in the cranium and consists of billions of interneurons.
- It is divided into:
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Forebrain: The largest part, containing the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
- The cerebrum controls functions like speech, comprehension, arithmetic, writing, creativity, spatial ability, artistic and musical skills.
- The thalamus controls sensory functions.
- The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
- Midbrain: Receives information from sense organs and relays it to the forebrain.
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Hindbrain: Contains the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata.
- The cerebellum controls body balance and precise movements.
- The pons controls functions like sleep, swallowing, equilibrium, and taste.
- The medulla oblongata controls heartbeat, breathing, and digestion.
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Forebrain: The largest part, containing the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
Spinal Cord
- The spinal cord is an extension of the medulla oblongata that runs inside the backbone.
- It connects the brain to the body and controls reflexes and involuntary actions.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The PNS is a network of nerves that connect the CNS to the body.
- It is divided into cranial nerves (arise from the brain) and spinal nerves (arise from the spinal cord).
Working Model of the Nervous System
- The nervous system coordinates body functions and responds to changes in the environment.
- A stimulus is any environmental change that can be detected by a receptor.
- Receptors are specialized organs, tissues, or cells that detect stimuli.
- Sensory neurons carry messages from receptors to the CNS.
- The CNS processes these messages and sends impulses to motor neurons.
- Motor neurons carry impulses to effectors (muscles and glands) to produce a response.
Actions Controlled by the Nervous System
- Voluntary actions are performed consciously.
- Involuntary actions occur without conscious control.
Reflex Action
- A reflex action is an immediate and involuntary response to a stimulus.
- The reflex arc is the pathway of nerve impulses involved in a reflex action.
- The reflex arc consists of a receptor, a sensory neuron, an inter-neuron, a motor neuron, and an effector.
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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of the nervous system, including its structure and function. Learn about the central and peripheral nervous systems, the basic unit of neurons, and the different types of neurons involved in communication. Test your knowledge on how nerve impulses transmit messages throughout the body.
