Intro to Nervous System - Basics Covered

Question 1

Define limbic system

Answer 1

Portion of CVS concerned with emotions, memory, drives, etc…

Question 2

Are basal ganglia sensory or motor?

Answer 2

Motor

Question 3

What is a primary/general role of the thalamus?

Answer 3

Connect 2 cerebral hemispheres and act as relay center

Question 4

Describe the general role of the hypothalamus?

Answer 4

Regulation of autonomic, endocrine, visceral functions

Question 5

What is the general function of the cerebellum?

Answer 5

Motor memory and coordination

Question 6

What do increased reflexes indicate?

Answer 6

CNS disease

Question 7

What is a molecular target of nervous system disease?

Answer 7

Synapse, Acetylcholine release

Question 8

Describe a unique syndrome of brainstem disease, damage.

Answer 8

Decerebrate Rigidity = rigid postural change during coma

Question 9

What are unique symptoms of cerebral cortex problems?

Answer 9

Loss of ability to speak, depression, personality change, loss of memory

Question 10

What is a common symptom of cerebellar dysfunction?

Answer 10

Ataxia

Question 11

What is a common symptom of neuromuscular disease?

Answer 11

Weakness