Nervous System Assessment for Advanced Biology

Which parts make up the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
• Somatic and Autonomic Systems
• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems
• Voluntary and Involuntary Systems

During which phase of an action potential does sodium (Na+) enter the neuron?

• Repolarization
• Resting potential
• Depolarization
• Hyperpolarization

What is the primary function of neurotransmitter acetylcholine?

• Controls mood and appetite
• Triggers muscle contraction
• Regulates sleep cycles
• Produces feelings of pleasure

Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

• Thalamus
• Hypothalamus
• Corpus Callosum
• Medulla Oblongata

What is the primary function of the amygdala?

• Memory formation
• Emotional processing and fear response
• Temperature regulation
• Visual processing

Which type of cells are the primary immune defenders in the central nervous system?

• Oligodendrocytes
• Astrocytes
• Microglia
• Schwann cells

What is the main function of the hippocampus?

• Hormone production
• Memory formation and learning
• Balance control
• Visual processing

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions?

• Somatic system
• Sympathetic system
• Parasympathetic system
• Central system

What is the primary function of myelin in neurons?

• Produces neurotransmitters
• Speeds up nerve impulse transmission
• Generates action potentials
• Creates new synapses

Which brain lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

• Frontal lobe
• Temporal lobe
• Parietal lobe
• Occipital lobe