Nervous Tissue and System Overview

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Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, and other basic involuntary functions?

  • Pons
  • Cerebellum
  • Cerebral peduncles
  • Medulla (correct)

Which subsystem of the nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions and regulates glands?

  • Parasympathetic NS
  • Somatic NS
  • Sympathetic NS
  • Autonomic NS (correct)

Where are the cell bodies of the preganglionic axons located in the sympathetic nervous system?

  • Cranial area
  • Cerebral cortex
  • Lateral horn of the spinal cord (correct)
  • Sacral area

Which type of neuron has two extensions extending from the cell body - the axon and dendrites?

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

Which part of the nervous system controls both voluntary and involuntary actions?

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

Which part of the brain acts as a primary relay and processing center for sensory information and autonomic control?

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

What is the function of the Diencephalon in the brain?

<p>Acts as a primary relay and processing center for sensory information and autonomic control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Midbrain in the brain?

<p>Transmitting information necessary for vision and hearing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the nervous system?

<p>Generating, modulating, and transmitting information from the brain and spinal cord to different parts of the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the nervous system?

<p>Generates, modulates, and transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain conducts signals to and from the brain and controls reflex activities?

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

What is the function of the Thalamus in the brain?

<p>Acts as a primary relay and processing center for sensory information and autonomic control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system controls both voluntary and involuntary actions?

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

Where are the cell bodies of the preganglionic axons located in the sympathetic nervous system?

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

What is the function of neuroglia in the nervous system?

<p>Forms support cells for neurons and provides protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is involved in motor control and sensory analysis?

<p>Cerebellum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the cell bodies of the preganglionic axons located in the sympathetic nervous system?

<p>Segments T1 through L3 of the lateral horn of the spinal cord (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system regulates blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, and other basic involuntary functions?

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

What is the function of the Autonomic Nervous System?

<p>Regulates glands and controls involuntary bodily functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain works to maintain posture, coordination, and balance?

<p>Cerebellum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do most of the 12 cranial nerves reside?

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

Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions and regulates glands?

<p>Autonomic Nervous System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of neuroglia in the nervous system?

<p>Provide support and protection for neurons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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