The Human Body Nervous Systems - Cranial Nerves

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the movements involved in swallowing?

• Tenth cranial nerve

• Twelfth cranial nerve

• Ninth cranial nerve

• Eighth cranial nerve

What is the primary function of the larynx?

• Breathing and sound production

• Vision

• Balance

• Hearing

What is the main role of the autonomic nervous system?

• Coordinating reflex actions

• Regulating involuntary body functions

• Processing sensory information

• Controlling voluntary muscle movements

How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems interact?

• They work together to enhance body functions

• They both slow down body processes

• They work in opposition to balance the body's responses

• They operate independently without affecting each other

What is the primary function of a neuron?

• To store energy

• To filter blood

• To produce hormones

• To transmit information

What role do neurotransmitters play in the nervous system?

• They facilitate communication across synapses

• They provide structural support to neurons

• They transmit electrical signals

• They store genetic information

What is a synapse?

• A part of the brain

• A type of neurotransmitter

• A gap between neurons or a neuron and muscle

• A type of neuron