Quiz on the Anatomy of the Nervous System

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Somatic Nervous System (SNS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• Cerebrum and Cerebellum

Which part of the brain is responsible for movement coordination and balance?

• Brain Stem

• Spinal Cord

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

• Regulates vital functions

• Transmits sensory input to the brain

• Controls voluntary movements

• Processes visual information

Which system is responsible for 'fight or flight' responses?

• Somatic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Enteric Nervous System

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

• Coordinates movement

• Regulates sleep-wake cycles

• Controls autonomic functions and hormone release

• Processes sensory information

Which layer of the meninges is the innermost?

• Dura Mater

• Arachnoid Membrane

• Subarachnoid Space

• Pia Mater

What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

• Regulates blood flow

• Acts as a shock absorber and cushion for the brain

• Transmits signals between neurons

• Facilitates voluntary movement

Which part of the brain is involved in auditory processing?

• Frontal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

What is the primary role of the corpus callosum?

• Coordinates balance

• Processes visual information

• Regulates heart rate

• Connects the two hemispheres of the brain

Which structure is part of the limbic system and involved in emotional regulation?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum