Nervous System - A&P 2024 - jk

Front

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

Back

The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Front

What part of a neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?

Back

Dendrites are the parts of a neuron that receive messages from other neurons.

Front

What is the role of the corpus callosum in the brain?

Back

The corpus callosum connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Front

Which part of the brain controls involuntary functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

Back

The medulla oblongata controls involuntary functions like heartbeat and breathing.

Front

What happens at a synapse during neurotransmission?

Back

Neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft, allowing communication between neurons.

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses throughout the nervous system.

Front

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

Back

The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Front

What is the role of neurotransmitters?

Back

Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Front

What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all other neural elements.

Front

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Back

The hypothalamus regulates various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and hormone secretion.