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The part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons
axon
dendrites
myelin sheath
synapse
This is a signal molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses
neuron
neurotransmitter
nerve
action potential
What contains the nucleus of the neuron?
Terminal Bouton
Cell Body
Axon Hillock
Myelin Sheath
-50 mV is the measure of a
Threshold Potential
Action Potential
Resting Potential
End Point Potential
Which of the following uses ACTIVE transport?
sodium-potassium pump
sodium channel
potassium channel
diffusion
This lobe of the cortex regulates memory creation, memory storage, emotions, hearing and on the left lobe understanding language. It is also involved in organization and sequencing
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
This Area of the Cortex is responsible for the voluntary movement of skeletal muscles
Primary Motor Cortex
Broca's Area
Olfactory Cortex
Wernicke's Area
This Area of the Cortex receives tactile information (pain, pressure, touch) from the body to create a perceptual and positional map of the body.
Primary Somatosensory Cortex
Visual Association Area
Gustatory Cortex
Auditory Association Area
This Area of the Cortex is responsible for interpretation of language and speech.
Wernicke's Area
Prefrontal Area
Broca's Area
Premotor Area
Regulates the bodies circadian rhythms (SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE) through the hormone melatonin.
Pineal Gland
Pons
Cerebral Cortex
Midbrain
Bidirectional relay system. Carries, sorts, and processes information between the spinal cord, midbrain, and structures of the cerebral cortex.
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Optic Chiasma
pituitary Gland
Also called the mesencephalon. Controls reflex patterns associated with vision and hearing
Pons
Pineal Gland
Meninges
Midbrain
Cerebellum
The largest structure - 2/3 of brain mass
similar to cerebrun - 2 hemispheres and highly folded surface
where the optic nerves cross
bidirectional relay system
The diencephalon is composed primarily of ____________.
the cerebellum, brain stem and cerebrum
the brain stem, hippocampus and amygdala
the thalamus, hypothalamus and pituitary gland
the midbrain, pons and cerebrum
Part of the brain stem, serves as a pathway for nerve impulses. It also helps to regulate rate/depth of breathing.
midbrain
pons
medulla oblongata
hippocampus
Automatic reflex centers for the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, swallowing, and vomiting
Medulla Oblongata
Pons
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
What is the cerebrum? (*This has multiple correct answers)
Largest part of the brain
Contains a left and right hemisphere
Has 4 lobes
covered by the cerebral cortex
If you had one word to describe the function of the parietal lobe it would be:
Movement
Sensory
Balance
Emotions
Sally has a brain injury; she knows what she wants to say but can't vocalize the words. The part of her brain that deals with the ability to say words properly is the ________.
medulla
amygdala
central sulcus
Broca's area
This part contributes to controlling your emotions (associated with the limbic system) and has important autonomic functions including; cardiovascular, temperature, appetite and gastrointestinal control.
thalamus
hemisphere
hypothalamus
cerebrum
What is the functional unit of the nervous system?
a neuroblast
a neurocyte
a neuron
a neuroclast
The type of nerve cell that provides support, nutrition and insulation to a neuron is the:
dendrite
glial cell
axon
sympathetic
The part of the nervous system that is considered involuntary is the:
somatic
autonomic
How many layers are there to the meninges?
5
7
3
2
What is the gap between dendrites called?
Stress
Gyri
Sulci
Synapse
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