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Which part of the nervous system controls skeletal muscles, which are under voluntary control?
Which part of the nervous system controls skeletal muscles, which are under voluntary control?
- Cerebellum
- Somatic nervous system (correct)
- Autonomic nervous system
- Spinal nerves
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the human body?
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the human body?
- 15 pairs
- 12 pairs (correct)
- 8 pairs
- 5 pairs
Which part of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for the 'Rest and Digest' response in the body?
Which part of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for the 'Rest and Digest' response in the body?
- Parasympathetic nervous system (correct)
- Cerebellum
- Somatic nervous system
- Sympathetic nervous system
How many pairs of spinal nerves originate from the lumbar region of the spinal cord?
How many pairs of spinal nerves originate from the lumbar region of the spinal cord?
Which type of nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to organs and structures such as the heart and intestines?
Which type of nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to organs and structures such as the heart and intestines?
Which disease is characterized by a progressive degenerative process in the brain?
Which disease is characterized by a progressive degenerative process in the brain?
What is the main function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the main function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting electrochemical messages called nerve impulses?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting electrochemical messages called nerve impulses?
What happens when neurons are destroyed by disease?
What happens when neurons are destroyed by disease?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for making decisions about sensory information received?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for making decisions about sensory information received?
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying out motor functions based on decisions made about sensory information?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying out motor functions based on decisions made about sensory information?
Where is the cerebellum located in relation to the occipital lobes of the cerebrum?
Where is the cerebellum located in relation to the occipital lobes of the cerebrum?
What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?
What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?
Which part of the brain stem controls both visual and auditory reflexes?
Which part of the brain stem controls both visual and auditory reflexes?
What does the Peripheral Nervous System consist of?
What does the Peripheral Nervous System consist of?
Which part of the brain serves as a relay station for sensory information heading to the cerebral cortex?
Which part of the brain serves as a relay station for sensory information heading to the cerebral cortex?
Which type of tracts in the Spinal Cord carry sensory information up to the brain?
Which type of tracts in the Spinal Cord carry sensory information up to the brain?
