29 Questions
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Nerve coordination
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
What is the function of the cranial nerves?
Transmit impulses between organs and the central nervous system
Where is the rumen located in the compound stomach?
Largest part
What distinguishes the reticulum in the compound stomach?
Receives heavy food matter
What is the main function of the abomasum in the digestive system?
Contains pepsin & hydrochloric acid
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
Transportation
What is the condition characterized by low red blood cell or hemoglobin content?
Anemia
Which type of muscle is found in the heart?
Cardiac muscles
What is the component of blood that is mainly responsible for transportation?
Plasma
Which type of muscle is voluntary and helps in movements of arms and legs?
Skeletal muscles
What is the term for excessive red blood cell count?
Polycythemia
What is the function of the ureters?
Conveys urine from kidney to bladder
Describe the structure of the urinary bladder.
Hollow muscular organ, size varies Position with the amount of urine it has
How does the urethra differ between males and females?
Males have a long, usually curved urethra (for urine and semen), while females have a short, straight urethra (solely for urinary use)
Explain the process of urine formation as mentioned in the text.
Move waste from blood to collecting tubules, water and other waste mix to form urine
What is the function of the lymphatic system in maintaining homeostasis?
Maintain homeostasis and tissue health
What is the function of the gizzard in the avian digestive system?
Physically reduce particle size of ingesta
What is the main function of the liver in the avian digestive system?
Glycogen storage and formation, bile secretion, poison detoxification, uric acid breakdown, urea formation, fatty acids desaturation
Where are most enzymes in mammals present?
Small intestine
What is the purpose of the ceca in the avian digestive system?
Bacterial fermentation for fiber digestion
What is the function of the gallbladder in the avian digestive system?
Bile storage
What is the role of the kidneys in the avian urinary system?
Urine formation primary organ, remove and extract wastes from blood
What is the primary function of the bone marrow in the skeletal system?
creates RBC & WBC
Which type of bone classification is responsible for protecting and attaching internal organs?
Flat bones
What is the function of irregular bones in the skeletal system?
protect, support, attach
Which bone type helps in reducing tendon friction and acts like pulleys?
Sesamoid bones
How do skeletal muscles contribute to movement production?
Skeletal muscles yank and pull bones
What is the role of muscle contraction in the skeletal system in terms of heat generation?
Muscle contraction = heat
Test your knowledge on neuroanatomy with this quiz covering the functions and structures of the cerebellum, brain stem, peripheral nervous system, and autonomic nervous system. Learn about nerve coordination, spinal cord connections, nervous structures outside the spine and brain, and different types of nerves.
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