Neuroanatomy

Question 1

Three basic types of neurons

Answer 1

Motor
Sensory
Interneurons

Question 2

Sensory neurons

Answer 2

Afferent neurons

Carry sensory impulses from the peripheral sense organs towards the brain

Question 3

Motor neurons

Answer 3

Efferent neurons
Transmit impulses away from the CNS
Cause muscle contractions/movement

Question 4

Interneurons

Answer 4

Most common type of neuron
Link neurons with other neurons
Play an important role in controlling movement

Question 5

The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of

Answer 5

Cranial nerves
Spinal nerves
Autonamic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic)

Question 6

The Central Nervous System is made up of

Answer 6

Spinal Cord

Brain

Question 7

How many pairs of cranial nerves?

Answer 7

12

Question 8

How many pairs of spinal nerves?

Answer 8

31

Question 9

Autonamic Nervous System is made up of

Answer 9

Sympathetic and parasympathetic branches

Question 10

ANS branch for fight or flight

Answer 10

Sympathetic branch

Question 11

ANS branch that brings the body back to a state of relaxation