Nervous System Test

Front

Which lobe of the brain is located on the sides by your ears?

Back

Temporal lobe: The lobe of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is located on the sides of the brain, near the ears.

Front

Which functional division of the nervous system is responsible for physiological changes during exercise?

Back

Autonomic nervous system: A division of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate and sweating, especially during physical activity.

Front

What are the branch-like figures that receive impulses and conduct them to the cell body?

Back

Dendrites: The extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

Front

What does the occipital lobe control?

Back

Vision: The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

Front

How long does signaling through the sensory pathway and motor command pathway take?

Back

Fraction of a second: The time it takes for signals to travel through the nervous system is very quick, often measured in fractions of a second.

Front

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

Back

The frontal lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

Front

What is the role of the myelin sheath?

Back

Myelin sheath: A protective covering that surrounds axons, facilitating faster transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Front

What is the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

Back

Somatic nervous system: Controls voluntary movements and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system, while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions.

Front

What is the function of axons in neurons?

Back

Axons: Long projections of neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

Central nervous system: Composed of the brain and spinal cord, it processes information and coordinates responses.