10 Questions
What is the main focus of neurophysiology?
Exploration of the control mechanisms of the nervous system
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion?
Autonomic Nervous system
What is the function of the basal ganglia in the brain?
Coordinating muscle movements and posture
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for relaying information about touch, pain, and temperature from the skin and muscles to the brain?
Somatic Nervous system
What is the purpose of electroencephalogram (EEG) in studying the brain?
Recording electrical activity to diagnose neurological disorders
What is the function of the nervous system?
Mediating sensory perceptions and voluntary movement
What is the approximate weight of the human brain?
1500 grams
What is the function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
Facilitating transmission of neural signals
Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for regulating brain extracellular fluid volume?
Blood-brain barrier
What is the function of the ventricular system in the CNS?
Production of cerebrospinal fluid
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