Nervous System Quiz

Describe the classification of nervous system.

Answer explanation

The nervous system is classified into the central nervous system (CNS), comprising the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which includes all other neural elements. This classification helps in understanding its functions.

Identify the types of neuron and neuroglial cells.

Understand the nerve conduction.

Identify and brain regions.

Understand the brain functions.

Identify the spinal cord regions.

Understand the structure of spinal cord.

What are the divisions of the Nervous system?

• CNS (Central Nervous system)

• PNS (Peripheral Nervous system)

• Neural tissue outside CNS

• Afferent division brings sensory information from receptors

• Efferent division carries motor commands to effectors

What is the structure of a neuron?

• Neurofilaments, neurotubules, neurofibrils

• Axon

• Soma (cell body)

• Dendrites

What are the types of neuroglia in the CNS?

• Ependymal cells

• Astrocytes

• Oligodendrocytes

• Microglia