Questions
The cells responsible for maintaining the blood brain barrier forming a 3-D framework for the central nervous system and including the repair work in damaged neural tissue are ________.
- stem cells
- ependymal cells
- astrocytes
- oligodendrocytes
- glial cells
Structure found within the cerebellum includes _______________.
- granule cells
- amygdaloid body
- caudate nucleus
- corpus callosum
- hippocampus
After a fire accident, an individual lost his power to feel the pain and pay attention. The part of brain that must have affected is ___________________.
- hypothalamus
- motor cortex
- sensory cortex
- amygdala
- thalamus
When a person is resting and feels relaxed, which among the following systems is responsible for the constriction of the pupil and the slowing of the heart beats?
- Peripheral nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Sympathetic nervous system
- Parasympathetic nervous system
- Visceral sensation system
Wernicke's area is associated with ______________-.
- speech comprehension
- balance of the body
- reflexes
- production of speech
- perception of stimuli
Which among the following can be excluded from the functions of cerebellum?
- Maintenance of balance and posture
- Coordination of voluntary movements
- Motor learning
- Cognitive functions
- Maintenance of normal heart beat rate
Which of the following connects the limbic system to other parts of the brain in mammals including humans?
- Thalamus
- Subthalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Metathalamus
- Epithalamus
In mammals, the entry of ions in the neural cell is governed by ______________.
- dendrites
- channels
- myelin sheaths
- meninges
- axon hillock