Anatomy of the Nervous System PRETEST

Front

What structure coordinates movements for grace and efficiency?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Which type of receptors detect light touch in hairless skin?

Back

Meissner's Corpuscles

Front

What structure extends from the medulla to the lumbar vertebrae?

Back

Spinal Cord

Front

What area of the retina does not contain photoreceptors and where the optic nerve exits?

Back

Blindspot

Front

Which membrane lubricates the surface of the eye?

Back

Conjunctiva

Front

What is the main function of the cerebrum?

Back

The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions, including thought, action, and emotion.

Front

What is the role of the medulla oblongata?

Back

The medulla oblongata controls involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Front

What are photoreceptors?

Back

Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the retina that detect light.

Front

What is the function of the optic nerve?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of the spinal cord?

Back

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