What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

Receive impulses from other parts of the nervous system

Transmit impulses away from the cell body

Surround axons with a fatty sheath

Increase the speed of impulse conduction

What is the primary function of myelin?

To increase the speed of impulse conduction

To break down neurotransmitters

What is the primary function of a motor neuron?

Transmit signals from the brain to muscles

Transmit signals from sensory organs to the brain

Process information within the brain

What is the role of the myelin sheath in a neuron?

To insulate the axon and speed up signal transmission

To connect neurons to each other

Which areas are included in the Gray Matter?

Cerebral cortex and central portion of the spinal cord

Major tracts within the spinal cord

What is the role of a Nerve Fiber?

To conduct impulses from the neuron

A small gap between neurons involving complex physiological actions

What is a characteristic feature of a motor (efferent) neuron?

Large cell body with multi-branched dendrites and long axon

Small cell body with short axon

Large cell body with single dendrite and short axon

Where are the cell body and dendrites of a motor neuron located?

Anterior horn of the spinal cord

Posterior horn of the spinal cord

What does a motor neuron conduct?

Efferent impulses from the spinal cord to the periphery

Afferent impulses from the periphery to the spinal cord

Impulses between sensory neurons

What is the primary function of a sensory (afferent) neuron?

To send afferent impulses from the periphery to the spinal cord.

To send efferent impulses from the spinal cord to the periphery.

To process information within the central nervous system.

To connect motor neurons to muscles.

Where do the dendrites of a sensory neuron arise from?

Sensory receptors located in skin, muscles, and joints.

The posterior horn of the spinal cord.

The anterior root of the spinal nerve.

What is the function of the posterior root ganglion in the nervous system?

It contains cell bodies of sensory neurons.

It transmits signals to muscles.

It is involved in reflex actions.

What is the role of the interneuron in the spinal cord?

It connects sensory and motor pathways.

Where is the cerebrum located?

In the anterior and superior areas of the skull

In the posterior and inferior areas of the skull

In the lateral areas of the skull

In the medial areas of the skull

What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

Vision and recognition of size, shape, and color

Where is the parietal lobe located in the brain?

Between the frontal and occipital lobes

Between the temporal and occipital lobes

Between the frontal and temporal lobes

Between the cerebellum and brainstem

Which of the following is a function of the parietal lobe?

Control of fine sensation such as texture, weight, size, and shape

Processing of auditory information

Where is the temporal lobe located?

Under the frontal and parietal lobes

What functions is the temporal lobe responsible for?

Behavior, hearing, language reception, and understanding

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main divisions of the nervous system?

Peripheral Nervous System

Digestive System

Central Nervous System

Respiratory System

Autonomic Nervous System

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) include?

Brain and spinal cord

Heart and lungs

Stomach and intestines

Kidneys and liver

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?

Controls mostly visceral structures

Regulates voluntary muscle movements

Processes sensory information

Coordinates balance and posture

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which system deals with stress and stimulation?

Sympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic nervous system

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is part of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Cranial nerves

Brain

Sympathetic NS

Brachial plexus

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is included in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

Spinal cord

Brain

Spinal nerves

Parasympathetic NS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Parasympathetic NS

Sympathetic NS

Central NS

Peripheral NS

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Nervous System Quiz

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What are the main divisions of the nervous system?

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) include?

What is the role of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?

Which system deals with stress and stimulation?

Which of the following is part of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

What is included in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

Which system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

What is the fatty sheath surrounding axons called?

What are the breaks in myelin called?

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