17 Questions
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for controlling the fight-or-flight response?
Epinephrine
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for controlling fluid intake, sleep and wakefulness, and temperature regulation?
Serotonin
Which neurotransmitter modulates other neurotransmitters and can lead to neurotoxicity if levels are too high?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for controlling complex movements, motivation, and cognition?
Dopamine
Which part of the brain is responsible for concentration, abstract thought, information storage, and memory function?
Frontal lobe
Which cranial nerve is responsible for visual acuity?
Cranial Nerve II
Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial sensation and mastication?
Cranial Nerve VII
Which cranial nerve is involved in taste, sensation in the ear, and facial expression?
Cranial Nerve IX
What is the main function of the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)?
Regulates muscles of pharynx and larynx
What is the primary responsibility of the Sympathetic Nervous System?
Maintenance and restoration of internal homeostasis
Which part of the autonomic nervous system regulates the activities of the organs?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Which body system experiences dilated blood vessels as a Sympathetic Nervous System effect?
Cardiovascular system
Which spinal nerves are responsible for innervating the lumbar region?
Sacral nerves
What is the main function of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
Mainly active during non-stressful situations
Which organ experiences increased secretion under the influence of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
Pancreas
Under the Sympathetic Nervous System, what effect does the genitourinary system experience?
Increase in blood flow to external genitalia
Which system experiences constricted bronchioles due to the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
Respiratory system
Test your knowledge on the differences between the Peripheral Nervous System and Cranial Nerves, focusing on functions and types. Identify which cranial nerve is responsible for each function.
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