Neurons
What is a neuron?
A nerve cell
What are the two parts of the central nervous system?
Brain & Spinal Cord
True or False: The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movement
True
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Where were the 2024 Summer Olympics held?
Paris, France
Which part of the neuron speeds up the nerve signals?
Myelin Sheath/Nodes of Ranvier
Which part of the CNS maintains posture and balance?
Cerebellum
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for "fight or flight"
Sympathetic
Which lobe of the brain is near the forehead and is essential for memory, motivation, and problem solving?
Frontal lobe
Which two teams are in the super bowl this year?
Patriots and Seahawks
What part of the neuron contains the nucleus?
Cell body/soma
Which part of the brain relays information between the brain and the spinal cord?
Brain stem
Which receptors would be responsible for smelling and tasting your food?
Chemoreceptors
What lobe of the brain is most posterior and is responsible for visual processing?
Occipital lobe
What is the state capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
Which type of neuron transports information from the CNS to the effector organ?
Motor neuron
What is one function of the cerebrum?
Decision making, vision, hearing, speech, learning, emotions
Describe what it could mean if the doctor did a patellar reflex test on you and you didn't have reaction/reflex.
Lose of neurological function, slowed neuro function, damaged reflex arc, etc.
What connects the spinal cord and brain?
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Name one of the two neurotransmitters released from neurons in the autonomic nervous system.
NE (norepinephrine) or acetylcholine (ACh)
What part of the CNS is responsible for our sleep/wake cycle and produced melatonin?
Pineal gland
Name the 5 components of a reflex arc in order
1. Receptor
2. Sensory neuron
3. Integration center (interneuron)
4. Motor neuron
5. Effector organ
What lobe of the brain is superior to the temporal lobe and plays a role in language processing?
Parietal lobe
What was the most listened to song on Spotify in 2024?
Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter