Nervous System Quiz

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

• Contain the nucleus and organelles

• Carry information toward the cell body

• Facilitate the transmission of nerve impulses

• Carry information away from the cell body

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

• Plays an important role in consciousness

• Processes sensory impulses

• Experiences emotions

• Coordinates and regulates muscular activity

Which part of the brain is involved with the experiencing of emotions?

• Cerebral Cortex

• Thalamus

• Brain Stem

• Amygdala

Which region of the brainstem serves as the bridge between the midbrain and medulla oblongata?

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

• Pons

• Medulla

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

• Hormone production for growth and development

• Helps the body maintain homeostasis

• Plays an important role in consciousness

• Processes sensory impulses

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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the body?

• Carry information away from the cell body

• Facilitate the transmission of nerve impulses

• Helps the body maintain homeostasis

• Contain the nucleus and organelles

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

• Get information about what's going on inside and outside of the body

• Convey commands to muscles, organs, and glands

• Receive information from other neurons and transmit information to other neurons

• Connect one neuron to another

What is the function of motor neurons?

• Get information about what's going on inside and outside of the body

• Receive information from other neurons and transmit information to other neurons

• Convey commands to muscles, organs, and glands

• Connect one neuron to another

What is the function of interneurons?

• Receive information from other neurons and transmit information to other neurons

• Connect one neuron to another

• Convey commands to muscles, organs, and glands

• Get information about what's going on inside and outside of the body

Which part of the nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord?

• Central Nervous System

• Thalamus

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Cerebral Cortex