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Nervous System Structure and Functions

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What is the primary function of the Cerebral Hemisphere?

Processing of sensory information

Skeletal muscle contraction, learning, memory, emotion, and perception (correct)

Regulation of involuntary muscle movement

Control of automatic functions such as breathing

Which part of the Diencephalon monitors body temperature and appetite?

Thalamus

Hypothalamus (correct)

Cerebrum

Epithalamus

What is the main function of the Brain Stem?

Control of voluntary muscle movement

Processing of sensory information

Regulation of emotions and perception

Control of automatic functions such as breathing and digestion (correct)

What is the path of Somatic Motor Nerves from the Spinal Cord?

They pass between the Vertebra (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

Housekeeping functions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Nervous System is responsible for involuntary muscle movement?

Autonomic PNS (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Central Nervous System handles homeostasis monitoring?

Diencephalon (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neuron is selectively attacked and killed by the Polio Virus?

Motor Neuron (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Sympathetic Nervous System (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the brain is responsible for controlling Breathing?

Medulla Oblongata (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the site where a Neurotransmitter is released?

Synapse (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

Regulation of Breathing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the functions of the Nervous System and the Endocrine System?

The Nervous System manages 'space' related issues, while the Endocrine System manages 'time' related issues. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What process initiated in utero and lasting up to 18 years is managed by the Endocrine System?

Long bone growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a 'time' related issue managed by the Endocrine System?

Glucose homeostasis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among 'space' related issues managed by both the Nervous and Endocrine Systems?

Homeostasis of essential bodily functions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the commonality between the initiation of reproductive capability and long bone growth?

Both are initiated in utero (C) Signup and view all the answers