Nervous System Review

The area of the brain most associated with coordination and balance is the:

• Cerebellum
• Hippocampus
• Amygdala
• Pons

The area of the brain most associated with forming memories is the:

• Cerebellum
• Hippocampus
• Amygdala
• Pons

The brain lobe controlling vision is the:

• Frontal
• Occipital
• Temporal
• Parietal

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Autonomic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing are centred in the:

• Amygdala
• Brain Stem
• Cerebellum
• Limbic System

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The part of the neuron that conducts action potentials is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

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The part of the neuron that receives signals is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

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The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the:

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

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Which event characterizes repolarization?

• Na+ rushing into the axon
• K+ rushing out of the axon
• Ca++ rushing into the axon
• Activation of Na/K pumps

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Heartbeat would be accomplished by which branch of the nervous system?

• Sensory
• Autonomic
• Motor
• Pineal

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This nervous system branch causes increases in heart rate and breathing.

• Sympathetic
• Parasympathetic
• Motor
• Sensory

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