Neuroscience Quiz: Sensory Receptors and CNS

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Which type of sensory receptor is responsible for detecting temperature changes?

Mechanoreceptors

Thermoreceptors (correct)

Chemoreceptors

Photoreceptors

What distinguishes peripheral nerves from other types of nerves?

They have neuronal cell bodies within them.

They are only composed of sensory axons.

They contain the axons of motor and sensory neurons. (correct)

They exclusively carry autonomic signals.

Which of the following correctly describes mechanoreceptors?

They are specialized for detecting mechanical pressure and distortion. (correct)

They detect pain through nociceptive neurons.

They respond to light and are found in the retina.

They respond to chemical stimuli in the olfactory system.

What is the main function of the brain region stimulated by sensory receptors?

To interpret sensations and determine perception. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about nerve cells in peripheral nerves is accurate?

They include Schwann cells and endothelial cells but no neuronal cell bodies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of glial cells in the central nervous system?

Regulate the extracellular environment Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for vision?

Occipital lobe Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are primarily responsible for myelination in the central nervous system?

Oligodendrocytes Signup and view all the answers

What does the central nervous system primarily do after it integrated information?

Transmit messages to effector cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cells are considered phagocytic cells in the central nervous system?

Microglia Signup and view all the answers

How many axons can a single oligodendrocyte myelinate?

Between 1 and 80 axons Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is NOT part of the central nervous system?

Peripheral nerves Signup and view all the answers

Which function is attributed to astrocytes in the central nervous system?

Maintain the blood-brain barrier Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain houses the primary visual cortex?

Occipital lobe Signup and view all the answers

Which stage comes immediately after the arrival of an action potential at the presynaptic neuron?

Influx of Ca ions in pre-synaptic membrane causes fusion of vesicles. Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily responsible for the sensation of hearing in the brain?

Temporal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What happens to neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft after they have completed their function?

They are absorbed into the presynaptic neuron. Signup and view all the answers

Which sequence correctly lists the steps of synaptic transmission?

Arrival of action potential, calcium influx, fusion of vesicles, binding to receptors, breakdown. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the parasympathetic division have on the pupil of the eye?

Constricts the pupil Signup and view all the answers

Which organ's function is stimulated by the sympathetic division?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

During a state of rest and digestion, which of the following occurs?

Promotion of urination Signup and view all the answers

Which effect is associated with the sympathetic division?

Inhibits urine production Signup and view all the answers

What is stimulated by the parasympathetic division?

Stimulates the pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the sympathetic division promote?

Rapid heart rate Signup and view all the answers

How does the parasympathetic division affect bronchi?

Constricts bronchi Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the sympathetic division have on saliva production?

Inhibits saliva production Signup and view all the answers

During sympathetic activation, which bodily function is enhanced?

Ejaculation Signup and view all the answers

What overall effect does the parasympathetic division have on the digestive system?

Stimulates digestive processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that an action potential cannot travel backwards along an axon?

Sodium channels are inactivated Signup and view all the answers

How does saltatory conduction enhance signal transmission in neurons?

It enables impulses to skip over nodes Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of axon diameter affects the resistance to impulse travel?

Larger diameter decreases resistance Signup and view all the answers

What type of signal change occurs when an action potential reaches the axon terminal?

Electrical to chemical Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is known to have an inhibitory effect?

GABA Signup and view all the answers

What happens to neurotransmitters after they bind to receptors on the receiving neuron?

They are broken down and released Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the summation of excitatory and inhibitory inputs to the neuron?

Both spatial and temporal summation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nodes of Ranvier in the conduction of action potentials?

To allow for the exchange of ions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of synaptic vesicles in neurons?

To release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft Signup and view all the answers

What effect does raised temperature have on the action potential conduction speed?

It increases conduction speed Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle activation?

Acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is known for its inhibitory effects in the central nervous system?

Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of neurotransmitters like serotonin in the brain?

Regulating mood and emotional states Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following neurotransmitters is released and binds to receptors in response to an action potential?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT classified as a neurotransmitter?

Tomato ketchup Signup and view all the answers

What role do receptor sites play in neurotransmission?

They bind neurotransmitters and trigger ion channel changes Signup and view all the answers

What effect can spatial and temporal summation of inputs have on a receiving neuron?

It can increase the likelihood of generating an action potential Signup and view all the answers

How are neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine generally categorized?

As excitatory or inhibitory Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Nervous System

The nervous system is a complex network of cells and tissues responsible for coordinating and controlling bodily functions.
Its function is to detect stimuli, process information, and generate responses.
The nervous system is divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS includes nerves that extend throughout the body.

Nervous System Cells

Neurons: The fundamental units of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals. Classified by function (motor, sensory, interneurons), shape (unipolar, bipolar, multipolar), and neurotransmitter usage (e.g., cholinergic, dopaminergic, peptidergic).
Glial cells: Support cells in the nervous system that provide structural support, insulation, and nourishment to neurons. Types include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and variations of blood vessel endothelial cells. Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells produce myelin.

The CNS

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord.
The brain is responsible for higher-level functions like thought, memory, and emotion.
The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

The PNS

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of nerves that carry signals between the CNS and the rest of the body.
Divided into the sensory division and the motor division.
The sensory division senses stimuli from the environment. The motor division activates effectors.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system governs involuntary functions like heart rate, digestion, and breathing.
Contains the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) divisions.

Neural Function

The nervous system's basic functional unit is the neuron, a cell specializing in the transmission of electrical signals.
Neurons communicate at synapses, where electrical signals are transformed into chemical signals.
The neurotransmitter acetylcholine is commonly used in motor functions.

Action Potential

The nerve impulse (action potential) is a brief, large change in neuron membrane potential.
The voltage shift relies on ion flows across the cell membrane, specifically sodium (Na+) influx followed by potassium (K+) efflux.
This ionic flow changes the membrane polarity. Voltage-gated ion channels facilitate these movements.
The signal then travels down the axon.

Saltatory Conduction

Myelin sheaths help the signal move faster by insulating the axon
The action potential "jumps" between the unmyelinated gaps (nodes of Ranvier) in the axon.

Synapses

A synapse is the junction between two neurons or a neuron and an effector.
Nerve impulses arrive at the presynaptic neuron, causing neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft.
Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell, signaling another response of the nervous system.
These neurotransmitters are broken down and removed, allowing for a new stimulus.

Sensory Perception

Sensory receptors detect different stimuli, like pressure, temperature, and chemicals.
Specialized sensory organs concentrate these receptors.
These signals translate to the brain, where various regions interpret them, resulting in a unified sensory experience.

Reflexes

Reflexes are involuntary, rapid responses to stimuli.
Involve sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons. Specific reflexes, like the patellar reflex, involve specific regions of the spinal cord.

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