Health Science I

What is the function of the parietal lobe?

• Processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

• Regulates emotions and memory.

• Controls voluntary movements and coordination.

• Responsible for visual processing and perception.

What is a CT scan used for?

• To create detailed images of the body's internal structures, often used in diagnosing various conditions.

• To perform blood tests and analyze blood samples.

• To measure electrical activity in the brain.

• To assess lung function and capacity.

What is the function of dendrites?

• Dendrites are responsible for transmitting signals away from the cell body.

• Dendrites are portions of a nerve cell that receive and transmit messages to the cell body.

• Dendrites help in the production of neurotransmitters.

• Dendrites are involved in the digestion of nutrients in the cell.

What is meningitis?

• An inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, often caused by infection.

• A type of brain tumor that affects the spinal cord.

• A viral infection that causes fever and rash.

• A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.

What is multiple sclerosis?

• A chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that affects communication between the brain and the body.

• A type of cancer that affects the blood cells.

• A viral infection that primarily targets the respiratory system.

• A genetic disorder that causes muscle degeneration.

What is the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

• Paraplegia affects only the legs, while quadriplegia affects all four extremities.

• Paraplegia affects the arms, while quadriplegia affects the legs.

• Paraplegia is a temporary condition, while quadriplegia is permanent.

• Paraplegia affects the upper body, while quadriplegia affects the lower body.

What is the protective layer that coats the axon called?

• Myelin sheath

• Axon terminal

• Dendrite cover

• Neurolemma

What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

• Processes auditory information

• Processes tactile information

• Processes visual information

• Processes olfactory information

What is the role of neurotransmitters?

• Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

• Neurotransmitters are hormones that regulate mood and emotions.

• Neurotransmitters are proteins that build muscle tissue.

• Neurotransmitters are enzymes that break down food in the stomach.

What does the frontal lobe of the brain control?

• Voluntary muscle movement

• Involuntary muscle movement

• Sensory perception

• Emotional regulation