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 __________.

    <p>movement coordination; balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the brainstem with their functions:

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

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

    <p>Abducens nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptors are examples of sensory receptors?

    <p>Touch receptors in the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Sympathetic and Parasympathetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following systems with their functions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System?

    <p>Processes and interprets messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sensory information about both internal and external stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The somatic nervous system can be controlled unconsciously.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cranial nerves are part of the Central Nervous System.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Over 100 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the three main parts of the brain.

    <p>Cerebrum, Brainstem, Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>involuntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>ganglion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of a neuron with their functions:

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

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

    <p>Changes in blood pressure and external stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron has one axon and one dendrite?

    <p>Bipolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Conduct impulses from receptors to CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>muscles, viscera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the sympathetic division of the ANS primarily support?

    <p>Exercise or emergency actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ consists of the brain and spinal cord.

    <p>CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the brain parts with their functions:

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

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

    <p>Hard bony skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motor responses involving the ANS are consciously controlled.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure surrounds and protects the spinal cord?

    <p>Vertebral column</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>integrative function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cerebrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Occipital Lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Parietal Lobe processes auditory stimuli.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Primary sensory cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Temporal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What role does the Thalamus play in the brain?

    <p>Relay station for most sensory information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Occipital Lobe is responsible for processing temperature sensations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the brain contains Wernicke’s area?

    <p>Temporal Lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ Lobe contains the Primary Auditory Cortex.

    <p>Temporal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe is in charge of proprioceptive sensation?

    <p>Parietal Lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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