Full Nervous System

Front

What part of the brain allows for smooth, coordinated movements?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Which part of the diencephalon is composed of the pineal gland?

Back

Epithalamus

Front

What type of cells form a membrane that covers specialized brain parts and line spaces in the brain and spinal cord?

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Ependymal cells

Front

What is it called when a membrane potential becomes less negative?

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Depolarization

Front

What is the function of the pons in the brain?

Back

The pons acts as a bridge between different parts of the nervous system and helps regulate breathing.

Front

What is the main function of the cerebrum?

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The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions, including thought, action, and sensory processing.

Front

What is the role of the brain stem?

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The brain stem controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

Front

What are astrocytes?

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Astrocytes are star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that support neurons and maintain the blood-brain barrier.

Front

What is hyperpolarization in terms of membrane potential?

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Hyperpolarization is when the membrane potential becomes more negative than the resting potential.

Front

What is the function of oligodendrocytes?

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Oligodendrocytes are cells that produce myelin, which insulates nerve fibers in the central nervous system.