Spinal Nerves Quiz

The nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions like digestion, heart rate, and breathing.

A bundle of nerve fibers that connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body.

There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves, each connected to a specific region of the body.

Spinal nerves are grouped based on the region of the spinal cord they originate from. These regions are cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.

The cervical region of the spinal cord contains 8 pairs of nerves, controlling the neck and upper limbs.

A bundle of nerve fibers that carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.

The part of the spinal cord where the dorsal root enters.

Nerve fibers that control involuntary bodily functions.

A type of autonomic nerve fiber that prepares the body for action.

A type of autonomic nerve fiber that promotes relaxation and digestion.

A triangular area in the floor of the fourth ventricle, overlying the dorsal nucleus of the vagus nerve.

A region in the floor of the fourth ventricle located directly above the inferior and lower half of the medial vestibular nuclei.

The uppermost part of the fourth ventricle.

One of the cranial nerves responsible for regulating heart rate, digestion, and breathing, among other functions.

A group of nerve cells located within the brainstem involved in balance and equilibrium.

The uppermost border of the bone that separates the medial and lateral surfaces.

The curved border separating the lateral and inferior surfaces of the bone in the anterior cranial fossa.

The surface of the bone facing the middle of the skull.

The surface of the bone facing the side of the skull.

The surface of the bone facing downward.

Nerve fibers that connect different areas within the same hemisphere of the brain.

Short fibers shaped like a 'U' that connect nearby folds (gyri) in the brain.

These fibers connect areas further apart within the same hemisphere of the brain.

A long association fiber connecting the frontal lobe with the parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes.

A long association fiber connecting the frontal lobe with the temporal lobe.

A cluster of gray matter deep within the brain, close to the base.

A curved structure that plays a key role in voluntary movement, learning, and memory.

This structure includes the putamen and globus pallidus. It's crucial for movement planning and execution.

A small, almond-shaped structure that processes emotions and memories, particularly those linked to fear and aggression.

While it's not strictly part of the basal ganglia, the amygdaloid nucleus is closely connected. This area is involved in processing smells.