Medical Term- Nervous System

Open Ended

Why is it important for health professionals to understand the medical terminology related to the nervous system and mental health?

Multiple Choice

Which organ serves as the center of the nervous system and coordinates all bodily activities?

• Brain

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

Open Ended

List and briefly describe the main structures that make up the nervous system.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in the central nervous system (CNS)?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Nerves in the arms

• Sensory organs

Fill in the Blank

A bundle of nerve fibers located within the brain or spinal cord is called a ___.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a ganglion and a plexus in the nervous system.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of receptors in the sensory organs?

• They receive external stimulation and send stimulus to the brain for interpretation.

• They produce hormones.

• They store energy.

• They regulate blood flow.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of glial cells?

• Surround neurons and hold them in place

• Supply nutrients/oxygen to neurons

• Transmit nerve impulses

• Destroy and remove dead neurons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures are part of the central nervous system and how are they protected?

• Brain and spinal cord; protected by cranium and vertebrae

• Brain and nerves; protected by muscles

• Spinal cord and nerves; protected by skin

• Brain and spinal cord; protected by skin

Open Ended

List and briefly describe the three layers of the meninges that protect the brain and spinal cord.

Fill in the Blank

The space between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane is called the ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the arachnoid membrane are correct?

• It resembles a spider web

• It is the second layer of the meninges

• It is located between the dura mater and the pia mater

• It contains a rich supply of blood vessels

Fill in the Blank

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced within the ___ in the middle region of the cerebrum.

Fill in the Blank

The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the ___ cortex.

Open Ended

Explain the main functions of the cerebrum and how its structure supports these functions.

Open Ended

Describe how the left and right cerebral hemispheres control the body and the role of the corpus callosum in this process.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain is responsible for connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

• Corpus callosum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of the frontal lobe?

• Controls skilled motor functions

• Receives nerve impulses from sensory receptors

• Interprets sensory information from the skin

• Regulates heart rate

Open Ended

How do you think understanding medical combining forms for the nervous system can help you in your future studies or career?

Multiple Choice

Which combining form is related to the spinal cord?

• myel/o

• neur/o

• encephal/o

• cerebr/o