Nervous System Flashcard

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What is the main function of the corpus callosum?

Back

The corpus callosum connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses in the nervous system.

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What is the role of the pons in the brain?

Back

The pons is involved in regulating sleep, respiration, swallowing, bladder control, hearing, equilibrium, taste, eye movement, facial expressions, and posture.

Front

What are the main functions of the frontal lobe?

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The frontal lobe is responsible for reasoning, planning, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and controlling behavior.

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What is the temporal lobe responsible for?

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The temporal lobe is involved in processing auditory information and is also important for memory and emotion.

Front

What is the medulla oblongata?

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The medulla oblongata is responsible for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

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What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

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The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes all the nerves outside the CNS.

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

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What is the role of motor neurons?

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Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands to elicit a response.

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What is a synapse?

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A synapse is the junction between two neurons where information is transmitted from one neuron to another.