Nervous System

Question 2

What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?

Answer 2

Neuron

Question 3

True or False: The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ nervous system controls voluntary movements.

Answer 4

Somatic

Question 5

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Answer 5

Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

Question 6

What type of neuron carries signals away from the central nervous system?

Answer 6

Motor neuron

Question 7

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

Answer 7

Dendrites

Question 8

True or False: The autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary bodily functions.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system?

Answer 9

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of glial cell? A) Astrocyte B) Oligodendrocyte C) Erythrocyte D) Microglia

Answer 10

C) Erythrocyte

Question 11

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

Answer 11

To insulate axons and speed up signal transmission

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance.

Answer 12

Cerebellum

Question 13

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Answer 13

To transmit signals across synapses between neurons

Question 14

True or False: The brainstem controls higher cognitive functions.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier?

Answer 15

It protects the brain from harmful substances in the bloodstream.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which structure connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain? A) Cerebellum B) Corpus Callosum C) Thalamus D) Hippocampus

Answer 16

B) Corpus Callosum

Question 17

What type of signal is transmitted along a neuron?

Answer 17

Electrical signal

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The __________ lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Answer 18

Occipital

Question 19

What is a reflex arc?

Answer 19

A neural pathway that controls a reflex action.

Question 20

True or False: Sensory neurons transmit information from the environment to the central nervous system.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the primary function of the thalamus?

Answer 21

To relay sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals away from the cell body? A) Dendrite B) Axon C) Synapse D) Soma

Answer 22

B) Axon

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The __________ nervous system is responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response.

Answer 23

Sympathetic

Question 24

What is the function of the limbic system?

Answer 24

To regulate emotions and memory.

Question 25

True or False: Glial cells are involved in the transmission of electrical signals.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Answer 26

To regulate homeostasis and control the endocrine system.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation? A) Dopamine B) Acetylcholine C) Serotonin D) GABA

Answer 27

C) Serotonin