Anvet neuroanatimy 1.2

What is the role of the nervous system?

• Respiration

• Integration and coordination

• Digestion

• Circulation

Which part of the nervous system is considered the center of the body's control system?

• Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

• Somatic Nerve System

• Central Nervous System (CNS)

What is the function of afferent neurons?

• Absorb damaged cells

• Stimulate muscles and glands

• Carry stimuli to the CNS

• Connect sensory and motoric functions

Where are thermoreceptors found?

• Retina

• Skin

• Tongue

• Joints

Which cells form the myelin sheath in the CNS?

• Ependymal cells

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

• Oligodendrocytes

What is the function of astrocytes in the CNS?

• Absorb damaged cells

• Form the myelin sheath

• Supply nutrients to neurons

• Produce cerebrospinal fluid

What is the process of transmitting messages from one neuron to another called?

• Depolarization

• Conduction

• Synapse

• Excitation

Which type of neuron is found in the brain and spinal cord?

• Afferent neuron

• Bipolar neuron

• Multipolar neuron

• Unipolar neuron

Where are free nerve endings located?

• Joints

• Retina

• Tongue

• Skin

What is the function of proprioceptors?

• Detect chemicals

• Maintain body posture position

• Detect temperature

• Detect light