MA Ch 16 Nervous System

How familiar are you with the nervous system?

• Not at all
• A little
• Quite a bit
• Expert level

True or false: Neurons can regenerate

• True
• False

What is the main function of neurons?

• Produce hormones
• Transmit signals
• Store energy
• Filter blood

Which part of the brain controls balance?

• Cerebrum
• Brainstem
• Cerebellum
• Thalamus

True or false: The spinal cord is part of the CNS

• True
• False

Which system controls involuntary actions?

• Peripheral
• Somatic
• Autonomic
• Central

What is the role of myelin?

• Store nutrients
• Protect neurons
• Insulate axons
• Transmit signals

True or false: Reflexes are voluntary

• True
• False

Which neurotransmitter is linked to mood?

• Serotonin
• GABA
• Acetylcholine
• Dopamine

What connects the brain to the body?

• Spinal cord
• Hypothalamus
• Cerebellum
• Thalamus