18 Questions
Which part of the nervous system controls skeletal muscles, which are under voluntary control?
Somatic nervous system
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the human body?
12 pairs
Which part of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for the 'Rest and Digest' response in the body?
Parasympathetic nervous system
How many pairs of spinal nerves originate from the lumbar region of the spinal cord?
5 pairs
Which type of nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to organs and structures such as the heart and intestines?
Autonomic nervous system
Which disease is characterized by a progressive degenerative process in the brain?
Alzheimer's Disease
What is the main function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Control all organs systems and maintain balance within those systems
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting electrochemical messages called nerve impulses?
Peripheral nervous system
What happens when neurons are destroyed by disease?
They lose their ability to divide
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for making decisions about sensory information received?
Cranial nerves
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?
Transmit nerve impulses
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying out motor functions based on decisions made about sensory information?
Somatic nervous system
Where is the cerebellum located in relation to the occipital lobes of the cerebrum?
Inferior
What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?
Coordinate muscle contractions for body movements
Which part of the brain stem controls both visual and auditory reflexes?
Midbrain
What does the Peripheral Nervous System consist of?
Nerves that branch off the CNS
Which part of the brain serves as a relay station for sensory information heading to the cerebral cortex?
Thalamus
Which type of tracts in the Spinal Cord carry sensory information up to the brain?
Ascending tracts
Learn about the classification of peripheral nerves into cranial and spinal nerves. Discover the number of pairs in each type, mnemonic devices to remember the order of cranial nerves, and the distribution of spinal nerves originating from the spinal cord.
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