Nervous System- Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the Parietal lobe?

Back

The Parietal lobe receives incoming touch sensations from the rest of the body.

Front

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for long-term memory?

Back

The hippocampus.

Front

What is the role of the Medulla oblongata?

Back

The Medulla oblongata regulates heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, and controls several reflexes.

Front

What type of neuron carries messages from the brain/spinal cord to the body?

Back

Efferent/Motor neurons.

Front

Which part of the brain coordinates muscle actions and maintains balance?

Back

Cerebellum.

Front

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

Back

To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain balance.

Front

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the nervous system?

Back

The hypothalamus regulates vital bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

Back

Sensory neurons carry messages from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the role of the thalamus?

Back

The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information before it reaches the cerebral cortex.

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body and coordinates reflexes.