Nervous System Review

Front

What division of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary muscle control?

Back

Motor; Somatic

Front

Which type of cells are more numerous in the nervous system, neurons or neuroglia?

Back

Neuroglia

Front

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for muscle memory?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

In bright environments, which photoreceptor cells are most active?

Back

Cones; pupils constricted

Front

Which structure is NOT part of the diencephalon?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What is the primary function of the somatic nervous system?

Back

Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

Front

What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous system?

Back

Support, protect, and maintain neurons.

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Front

What are rods and cones?

Back

Photoreceptor cells in the retina; rods detect light intensity, cones detect color.

Front

What is the function of the thalamus?

Back

Relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex.