Nervous System

Question 1

What is the name of the structure that connects the L and R hemispheres of the brain, allowing for integrated processing and coordination of various functions?

Answer 1

Corpus callosum

Question 2

During prenatal development the caudal part of the embryo differentiates into which organ

Answer 2

Spinal cord

Question 3

Layer of fat acts as an insulator on the neuron, helping transmission of the nerve signal

Answer 3

Myelin sheath

Question 4

Balanced functioning of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system plays a crucial role in maintaining this function

Answer 4

Homeostasis

Question 5

Fight or flight response is part of this system

Answer 5

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 6

Rest and relaxed or feed and breed is part of this system

Answer 6

Parasympathetic

Question 7

Two types of cells present in the nervous system are

Answer 7

Neurons and glia

Question 8

3 layers of protective membranes that surrounds the brain and spinal cord that provides physical support, cushioning, and protection for neural tissues

Answer 8

Meninges

Question 9

Clear colorless fluid serves essential functions including cushioning the brain and spinal cord, providing buoyancy, and facilitating the exchange of nutrients and waste products

Answer 9

Cerebral spinal fluid CSF

Question 10

Network of interconnected cavities within the brain that are filled with CSF

Answer 10

Ventricles

Question 11

All senses except for smell are routed through this organ before being directed to other areas of the brain for processing.

Answer 11

Thalamus

Question 12

This organ plays a central role in regulating various bodily functions and behaviors serving as a link between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Answer 12

Hypothalamus

Question 13

Conduit for transmitting sensory info to the brain and coordinating motor responses

Answer 13

Spinal cord

Question 14

Messengers that carry important info between the brain and different parts of the head, face, and neck

Answer 14

Cranial nerves

Question 15

Types of nerves that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body allowing for movement, feeling, and responsiveness to the world

Answer 15

Spinal nerves

Question 16

Connect CNS to the rest of the body transmitting signals between the brain and spinal cord and the organs, muscles, and sensory receptors throughout the body.

Answer 16

Peripheral nervous system

Question 17

Component of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for voluntary control of skeletal muscles and for relaying sensory information from the body to the CNS

Answer 17

Somatic nervous system

Question 18

The point of connection between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber

Answer 18

Neuromuscular junction

Question 19

Operating unconsciously this part of the PNS regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and glandular secretion

Answer 19

Autonomic nervous system

Question 20

Nerves that control the muscles in the face, jaw, and neck, allowing for facial expressions chewing of food and movement of the head

Answer 20

Cranial nerves

Question 21

What organs are included in the CNS

Answer 21

Brain and spinal cord

Question 22

A network of interconnected cavities within the brain that are filled with CSF

Answer 22

Ventricles

Question 23

Identify the parts of a neuron

Answer 23

Dendrite, axon, soma, terminal axon, myelin sheath, synapse

Question 24

The part of the neuron that receives messages and sends them to the body

Answer 24

Dendrite

Question 25

The part of the neuron that sends messages away from the body

Answer 25

Axon

Question 26

Messages carried by nerve cells care called

Answer 26

Impulses

Question 27

Identify 4 divisions of the cerebrum

Answer 27

Frontal, occipital, temporal, parietal

Question 28

Functions of meninges

Answer 28

1 protect the brain 2 provide support for blood vessels 3 have cerebrospinal fluid 4 create partitions in the skull

Question 29

True or false: neurons are continually replaced during a persons lifetime

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What are 2 primary divisions of the central nervous system

Answer 30

Sympathetic and parasympathetic