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
Where are cranial nerves located?
Where were the 2024 Summer Olympics held?
Paris, France
Which part of the neuron speeds up the nerve signals?
Myelin Sheath/Nodes of Ranvier
Occipital lobe
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for "fight or flight"
Sympathetic
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12
Which two teams are in the super bowl this year?
Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles
What part of the neuron contains the nucleus?
Cell body/soma
What is one function of the cerebrum?
Decision making, vision, hearing, speech, learning, emotions
Which receptors would be responsible for smelling and tasting your food?
Chemoreceptors
True or False: There are more sensory cranial nerves than motor cranial nerves?
What state is the Pentagon in?
Which type of neuron transports information from the CNS to the effector organ?
Motor neuron
Which part of the CNS maintains posture and balance?
Cerebellum
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 is the function of the olfactory nerve?
Sensory nerve of the nose for smell
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NE (norepinephrine)
Which part of the brain relays information between the brain and the spinal cord?
Brain stem
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 is the function of the oculomotor nerve?
Motor nerve for eye muscle movement
What was the most listened to song on Spotify in 2024?
Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter