nervous system bio 2170

Front

What is the function of the trochlear nerve?

Back

Eye movement.

Front

Where are motor cell bodies located in the spinal cord?

Back

Anterior gray horn.

Front

What are the primary functions of the hypothalamus?

Back

Controls the autonomic nervous system and endocrine function.

Front

What does the blue arrow in a brain diagram typically point to?

Back

Longitudinal cerebral fissure.

Front

What is the innermost layer of the meninges called?

Back

Pia mater.

Front

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Front

What are the three main types of neurons in the nervous system?

Back

Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.

Front

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordinates voluntary movements and maintains posture and balance.

Front

What is the blood-brain barrier?

Back

A selective permeability barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances.

Front

What is the difference between gray matter and white matter in the nervous system?

Back

Gray matter contains neuronal cell bodies, while white matter contains myelinated axons.