17 Questions
What is the main function of myelin sheath?
Increase transmission speed
Which type of neurons transmit impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system?
Sensory neurons
What is the role of basal nuclei in the brain?
Filtering out incorrect responses
Which part of the brain is responsible for smooth coordinated movement, balance, and posture?
Cerebellum
What comprises the limbic system in the brain?
Cerebral hemispheres + diencephalon
Which part of the brain serves as the relay station for information coming into the cerebral cortex?
Thalamus
What is the main function of the reticular formation in the brain?
Control of autonomic behavior necessary for survival
What is the function of projection fibers in the brain?
Pathway between cortex and lower brain
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for sensory input, integration in the brain, and motor output?
Central nervous system
What is the function of astrocytes in the central nervous system?
Anchoring to nutrient supply and guiding migration
Which type of nervous tissue surrounds and wraps delicate neurons?
Neuroglia
What is the function of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system?
Insulating/covering nerves with myelin sheath
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system?
Visceral sensory division
What characterizes neurons as structural units of the nervous system?
Large and amitotic
What is the primary function of microglial cells in the central nervous system?
Defensive cells
Which division of the motor division in the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary muscle movements?
Somatic motor division
What is the main function of ependymal cells in the central nervous system?
Line central cavities
Test your knowledge on the regulation and integration of the body, focusing on the functions of the nervous system, including sensory input, integration in the brain, and motor output. Explore topics such as the central and peripheral nervous systems, brain and spinal cord functions, and more.
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