Peripheral Nervous System vs Cranial Nerves Quiz
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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for controlling the fight-or-flight response?

  • Epinephrine (correct)
  • Dopamine
  • Serotonin
  • Norepinephrine
  • Which neurotransmitter is responsible for controlling fluid intake, sleep and wakefulness, and temperature regulation?

  • Glutamine
  • Dopamine
  • Serotonin (correct)
  • Acetylcholine
  • Which neurotransmitter modulates other neurotransmitters and can lead to neurotoxicity if levels are too high?

  • Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (correct)
  • Glutamine
  • Acetylcholine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Which neurotransmitter is responsible for controlling complex movements, motivation, and cognition?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for concentration, abstract thought, information storage, and memory function?

    <p>Frontal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve is responsible for visual acuity?

    <p>Cranial Nerve II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial sensation and mastication?

    <p>Cranial Nerve VII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve is involved in taste, sensation in the ear, and facial expression?

    <p>Cranial Nerve IX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)?

    <p>Regulates muscles of pharynx and larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Sympathetic Nervous System?

    <p>Maintenance and restoration of internal homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the autonomic nervous system regulates the activities of the organs?

    <p>Parasympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system experiences dilated blood vessels as a Sympathetic Nervous System effect?

    <p>Cardiovascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spinal nerves are responsible for innervating the lumbar region?

    <p>Sacral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

    <p>Mainly active during non-stressful situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ experiences increased secretion under the influence of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

    <p>Pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Sympathetic Nervous System, what effect does the genitourinary system experience?

    <p>Increase in blood flow to external genitalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system experiences constricted bronchioles due to the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

    <p>Respiratory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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