Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Psychology ⇒ Biological Bases of Behavior
Structure and Function of the Nervous System starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the function of the corpus callosum.
Describe the main function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system.
Describe the role of the medulla oblongata in the nervous system.
Explain how a reflex action works, using the example of touching a hot object.
Explain the difference between afferent and efferent neurons.
Explain the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems.
A person accidentally touches a sharp object and quickly pulls their hand away before feeling pain. Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for this quick response? (1) Brain (2) Spinal cord (3) Cerebellum (4) Thalamus
Explain how a reflex action works, using the example of touching a hot object.
A person accidentally touches a sharp object and quickly pulls their hand away before feeling pain. Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for this quick response? (1) Brain (2) Spinal cord (3) Cerebellum (4) Thalamus
Which division of the nervous system controls voluntary muscle movements? (1) Autonomic (2) Somatic (3) Sympathetic (4) Parasympathetic
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information? (1) Frontal (2) Parietal (3) Temporal (4) Occipital
Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with movement and reward? (1) Serotonin (2) Dopamine (3) Acetylcholine (4) GABA
The _______ is a fatty substance that covers some axons and increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission.
The _______ is the largest part of the human brain and is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.
The _______ lobe of the brain is involved in reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.
The _______ nervous system helps the body return to a state of calm after stress.
True or False: All neurons are the same shape and size.
True or False: Glial cells are responsible for transmitting nerve impulses.
True or False: The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling heart rate and digestion.
True or False: The brainstem controls basic life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.
