Nervous System -

Which of the following is a part of the Central Nervous System?

• Autonomic Ganglia

• Peripheral Nerves

• Spinal Nerves

• Brain

What is the primary function of neurotransmitters?

• To protect neurons

• To transmit chemical signals

• To provide nutrients to neurons

• To transmit electrical signals

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflex actions?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

What is saltatory conduction?

• The jumping of action potentials between nodes of Ranvier

• The process of neurotransmitter release

• The process of synaptic transmission

• The continuous conduction along unmyelinated axons

Which cells are responsible for myelination in the Central Nervous System?

• Microglia

• Oligodendrocytes

• Astrocytes

• Schwann cells

What is the main role of the Peripheral Nervous System?

• To produce cerebrospinal fluid

• To regulate involuntary body functions

• To connect the Central Nervous System to limbs and organs

• To process and interpret sensory information

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle contraction?

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• GABA

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

• To control voluntary muscle movements

• To regulate involuntary body functions

• To store memories

• To process sensory information

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements?

• Thalamus

• Medulla Oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

What is the role of the blood-brain barrier?

• To facilitate neurotransmitter release

• To provide structural support to neurons

• To regulate the passage of substances into the brain

• To protect the brain from infections