Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

What are the principal parts of the central nervous system?

• A. Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys

• B. Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem, Spinal cord

• C. Stomach, Intestines, Pancreas, Bladder

• D. Eyes, Ears, Nose, Tongue

What is the function of the cerebellum?

• A. Regulates emotions and reasoning

• C. Regulates heart rate and breathing

• B. Maintains balance and coordination

• D. Interprets sights and sounds

Where does the spinal cord terminate?

• D. L4

• C. L3

• B. L2

• A. L1

What is the function of the spinal cord?

• A. Regulates emotions and reasoning

• B. Maintains balance and coordination

• C. Connects CNS to sensory receptors, muscles, and glands

• D. Interprets sights and sounds

What is found in the white matter of the spinal cord?

• A. Unmyelinated nerve cell body and dendrites

• B. Myelinated nerve fibers (Axons)

• C. Soma

• D. Motor neurons

What is the main function of the brainstem?

• B. Maintains balance and coordination

• A. Regulates emotions and reasoning

• D. Interprets sights and sounds

• C. Regulates automatic body functions like heart rate and breathing