Nervous System Part I

Front

What structure is responsible for awareness and consciousness?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

What type of nerve root enters the spinal cord dorsally?

Back

Sensory

Front

Which structure controls the emotional part of the brain?

Back

Hypothalamus

Front

What structure is responsible for balance?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What is the function of Acetylcholine in muscle fibers?

Back

Changes the permeability of the cell membrane to cause action potential in a muscle fiber.

Front

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?

Back

Regulates homeostasis and emotional responses.

Front

What role does the cerebellum play in the nervous system?

Back

Coordinates voluntary movements and maintains posture and balance.

Front

What is the difference between sensory and motor neurons?

Back

Sensory neurons carry signals to the central nervous system, while motor neurons carry signals away from it.

Front

What neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle contraction?

Back

Acetylcholine.

Front

What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

Back

Controls autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate.