Nervous System (Mixed)

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What is the primary role of the limbic system?

Processing emotions (correct)

Regulating body temperature

Memory storage

Controlling muscle movement

The hypothalamus is superior to the thalamus.

False

What gland does the epithalamus contain and what hormone does it secrete?

Pineal gland; melatonin

The cerebellum is responsible for and .

movement coordination; balance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the brainstem with their functions:

Medulla Oblongata = Regulates respiration and heart rate Pons = Relays signals between different parts of the brain Midbrain = Controls eye movements Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the lateral rectus muscle?

Abducens nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which receptors are examples of sensory receptors?

Touch receptors in the skin Signup and view all the answers

The motor division of the nervous system primarily conveys sensory information to the CNS.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Signup and view all the answers

The enteric plexuses help regulate the activity of the __________ and glands of the digestive canal.

smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

Match the following systems with their functions:

Sensory of afferent division = Conveys input into the CNS Somatic nervous system = Conveys output to skeletal muscles Autonomic nervous system = Controls involuntary functions Enteric plexuses = Regulates digestive activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System?

Processes and interprets messages Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensations does the sensory (afferent) division convey to the CNS?

Sensory information about both internal and external stimuli Signup and view all the answers

The somatic nervous system can be controlled unconsciously.

False Signup and view all the answers

Cranial nerves are part of the Central Nervous System.

False Signup and view all the answers

How many neurons are estimated to be in the enteric plexuses?

Over 100 million Signup and view all the answers

Name the three main parts of the brain.

Cerebrum, Brainstem, Cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for __________ activities in the body.

involuntary Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is a cluster of neuronal cell bodies located outside of the spinal cord.

ganglion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of a neuron with their functions:

Cell body = Processes messages Dendrites = Receives stimuli Axon = Transmits messages away Axon terminal = Transfers impulses to another neuron Signup and view all the answers

The sensory function of the nervous system primarily detects which of the following?

Changes in blood pressure and external stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neuron has one axon and one dendrite?

Bipolar Signup and view all the answers

The axon hillock is the least excitable part of the axon.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of sensory (afferent) neurons?

Conduct impulses from receptors to CNS Signup and view all the answers

The spinal cord is embedded in the and of the body.

muscles, viscera Signup and view all the answers

What does the sympathetic division of the ANS primarily support?

Exercise or emergency actions Signup and view all the answers

The parasympathetic division of the ANS is associated with voluntary actions.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main functions of the autonomic nervous system?

Sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions Signup and view all the answers

The _______ consists of the brain and spinal cord.

CNS Signup and view all the answers

Match the brain parts with their functions:

Frontal lobe = Decision making and impulse control Cerebellum = Coordination of voluntary movements Thalamus = Sensory relay station Medulla Oblongata = Regulation of vital functions Signup and view all the answers

Which layer serves as the first layer of protection for the CNS?

Hard bony skull Signup and view all the answers

Motor responses involving the ANS are consciously controlled.

False Signup and view all the answers

What structure surrounds and protects the spinal cord?

Vertebral column Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is responsible for processing sensory information in the nervous system.

integrative function Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the brainstem?

Cerebrum Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual stimuli?

Occipital Lobe Signup and view all the answers

The Parietal Lobe processes auditory stimuli.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main sensory function of the Post Central Gyrus?

Primary sensory cortex Signup and view all the answers

The _________ lobe occupies the area inferior to the Lateral Sulcus.

Temporal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following lobes of the brain with their primary function:

Frontal Lobe = Speech and language Parietal Lobe = Sensory perception Temporal Lobe = Hearing and language comprehension Occipital Lobe = Vision Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Thalamus play in the brain?

Relay station for most sensory information Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary role of the limbic system?

The hypothalamus is superior to the thalamus.

What gland does the epithalamus contain and what hormone does it secrete?

The cerebellum is responsible for __________ and __________.

Match the following parts of the brainstem with their functions:

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the lateral rectus muscle?

Which receptors are examples of sensory receptors?

The motor division of the nervous system primarily conveys sensory information to the CNS.

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

The enteric plexuses help regulate the activity of the __________ and glands of the digestive canal.

Match the following systems with their functions:

What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System?

What type of sensations does the sensory (afferent) division convey to the CNS?

The somatic nervous system can be controlled unconsciously.

Cranial nerves are part of the Central Nervous System.

How many neurons are estimated to be in the enteric plexuses?

Name the three main parts of the brain.

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for __________ activities in the body.

The ________ is a cluster of neuronal cell bodies located outside of the spinal cord.

Match the following parts of a neuron with their functions:

The sensory function of the nervous system primarily detects which of the following?

Which type of neuron has one axon and one dendrite?

The axon hillock is the least excitable part of the axon.

What is the primary role of sensory (afferent) neurons?

The spinal cord is embedded in the ________ and ________ of the body.

What does the sympathetic division of the ANS primarily support?

The parasympathetic division of the ANS is associated with voluntary actions.

What are the two main functions of the autonomic nervous system?

The _______ consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Match the brain parts with their functions:

Which layer serves as the first layer of protection for the CNS?

Motor responses involving the ANS are consciously controlled.

What structure surrounds and protects the spinal cord?

The _______ is responsible for processing sensory information in the nervous system.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the brainstem?

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual stimuli?

The Parietal Lobe processes auditory stimuli.

What is the main sensory function of the Post Central Gyrus?

The _________ lobe occupies the area inferior to the Lateral Sulcus.

Match the following lobes of the brain with their primary function:

What role does the Thalamus play in the brain?

The Occipital Lobe is responsible for processing temperature sensations.

Which lobe of the brain contains Wernicke’s area?

The _________ Lobe contains the Primary Auditory Cortex.

Which lobe is in charge of proprioceptive sensation?

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