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Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
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Main function of the nervous system

A

Communication among body functions

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2
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What are the divisions of the CNS?

A

Brain and spinal cord

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3
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What are the coverings of the brain and spinal cord called?

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Meninges

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4
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Which portion of the brain stem joins the spinal cord?

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Medulla

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5
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is produced by?

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Hypothalamus, not pituitary gland

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6
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Functions of hypothalamus?

A

Control the rate of heart beat, control constriction and dilation of blood vessels, control contraction of the stomach and intestines, produces releasing hormones that control the release of certain anterior pituitary hormones

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7
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Functions of the cerebrum?

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Willed movements, consciousness, memory, conscious awareness of sensations

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8
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Perception of sound lies in which lobe?

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Temporal lobe

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9
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Which part of the brain is responsible for sound perception?

A

Cerebrum

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10
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Visual perception is located in which lobe?

A

Occipital Lobe

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11
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Another name for cerebrovascular accident?

A

Stroke

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12
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Largest section of the brain?

A

Cerebrum

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13
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Second largest part of the brain?

A

Cerebellum

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14
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Another name for the parasympathetic nervous system?

A

Caraniosacral

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15
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Parasympathetic system function during?

A

Normal conditions

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16
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Sympathetic stimulation results in response by?

A

Numerous organs

17
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Parasympathetic stimulation results in response by?

A

Only one organ

18
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Spaces in the brain that are filled with the cerebrospinal fluid?

A

Cerebral ventricles

19
Q

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

A

31

20
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How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

A

12

21
Q

The primary reflex center of the body is?

A

Spinal cord

22
Q

Spinal cord extends from?

A

Occipital bone to first lumbar vertebrae

23
Q

Neurons that carry impulses from all parts of the body to the brain and spinal cord are?

A

Sensory neurons

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