Nervous System Intro - Missed Questions

What allows neurons to quickly transmit information over long distances?

• Synaptic gaps

• Action potentials

• Neurotransmitters

• Electrical impulses

What is the primary function of white matter in the brain?

• Conducts, processes, and sends information to various parts of the body

• Contains most of the brain's neuronal cell bodies

• Made up of bundles which connect various gray matter areas

• Interprets sensory information from various parts of the body

What are the four lobes found in each hemisphere of the brain?

• Occipital, Parietal, Temporal, Frontal

• Occipital, Parietal, Temporal, Cerebellum

• Frontal, Parietal, Medulla, Pons

• Temporal, Midbrain, Pons, Frontal

Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic division of the nervous system?

• Active and alert

• Rest and digest

• Fight or flight

• Voluntary movement

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

• To carry information away from the cell

• To make connections and bring information to the neuron

• To protect the neuron

• To store energy for the neuron