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 (B)

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

Which receptors are examples of sensory receptors?

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

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

<p>False (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The somatic nervous system can be controlled unconsciously.

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

Cranial nerves are part of the Central Nervous System.

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

Which type of neuron has one axon and one dendrite?

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

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

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

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

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

Motor responses involving the ANS are consciously controlled.

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

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

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

The Parietal Lobe processes auditory stimuli.

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

The Occipital Lobe is responsible for processing temperature sensations.

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

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