Unit 2 Test

What are the major divisions of the nervous system?

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Autonomic and Somatic

• Central and Peripheral

Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

What are the components of a neuron?

• Neurotransmitters, Receptors, and Vesicles

• Synapse, Myelin Sheath, and Nucleus

• Cerebellum, Hippocampus, and Hypothalamus

• Dendrites, Axon, and Cell Body

What is the function of a neuron?

• To transmit electrical signals

• To produce hormones

• To regulate body temperature

• To store long-term memories

What is the process of neurotransmission?

• The formation of synapses in the spinal cord

• The production of new neurons in the brain

• The release of hormones into the bloodstream

• The transmission of electrical signals between neurons

What is an action potential?

• A type of neurotransmitter

• A burst of electrical activity in a neuron

• A chemical signal released by a neuron

• A structure in the brain responsible for memory

What is synaptic transmission?

• The release of neurotransmitters across a synapse

• The transfer of genetic information between neurons

• The process of neurons dividing to form new cells

• The formation of new synapses in the brain

What are the major structures of the brain?

• Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, and Occipital Lobe

• Cerebellum, Hypothalamus, and Amygdala

• Cerebrum, Brainstem, and Cerebellum

• Hippocampus, Thalamus, and Basal Ganglia

What is the function of the frontal lobe?

• Auditory processing and language comprehension

• Memory formation and emotional regulation

• Visual processing and perception

• Motor control and decision making

Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of the brain?

• MRI

• fMRI

• PET

• CAT