Nervous System

Front

What gives the biggest part of the eye its shape?

Back

Vitreous body is a gel-like substance that fills the eye and helps maintain its shape.

Front

Which cerebral lobe is responsible for reasoning, planning, and problem-solving?

Back

Frontal lobe.

Front

What is the gap between two neurons called?

Back

Synapse, which is the junction where communication occurs between neurons.

Front

What is the role of the iris in the eye?

Back

The iris controls the size of the pupil, regulating the amount of light that enters the eye.

Front

What part of the neuron houses the nucleus?

Back

Cell body, which contains the nucleus and organelles.

Front

What is the function of the optic nerve?

Back

The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Front

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

Back

The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains posture and balance.

Front

What is a neurotransmitter?

Back

A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Back

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body and coordinates reflexes.