Nervous System Review Questions 2024

Nervous System Review Questions 2024

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Science

12th Grade

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NGSS
HS-LS1-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the pons

Back

The pons is a structure located in the brainstem that connects the upper and lower parts of the brain. It plays a key role in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is the cerebellum?

Back

The cerebellum is a part of the brain located at the back of the skull. It is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and motor learning.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the ventral root of a spinal nerve?

Back

The ventral root of a spinal nerve consists of motor neuron axons that carry signals from the spinal cord to the muscles, facilitating movement.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a purely sensory nerve?

Back

The oculomotor nerve is NOT a purely sensory nerve; it is a motor nerve that controls eye movements and pupil constriction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the pons in a diagram.

Back

The pons is typically located above the medulla and below the midbrain in the brainstem, often represented as a bulging structure.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main functions of the nervous system?

Back

The main functions of the nervous system include sensory input, information processing, and motor output, allowing organisms to respond to their environment.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'neuron'.

Back

A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses; it consists of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.

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