Flashcard on Nervous System Objectives

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How many cranial nerves are there?

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12

Front

What is the PSLO number associated with the objectives listed?

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PSLO #1

Front

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the student objectives?

Back

Functions of the digestive system

Front

What is one of the functions of the nervous system?

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Detect changes and feel sensation

Front

Which system is responsible for initiating appropriate responses to changes?

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Nervous system

Front

What is the primary function of cranial nerves?

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To transmit sensory and motor information to and from the brain.

Front

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

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To relay information between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is cerebrospinal fluid?

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A clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

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To carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.