The Nervous System: Structure and Function Quizzes

Question 1

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for many involuntary functions in the body. Which of the following actions is NOT controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

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Voluntary muscle movement

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Digestion

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Blood pressure

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Body temperature regulation

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nervous system?

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Digestive processes

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Communication

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Regulation of body temperature

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Coordination of movement

Question 3

Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for transmitting electrical signals?

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Axon

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Myelin sheath

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Soma

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Dendrite

Question 4

The process by which neurotransmitters are released from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft is called:

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Exocytosis

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Osmosis

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Endocytosis

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Diffusion

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuroglia?

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Neuron

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Microglia

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Astrocyte

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Oligodendrocyte

Question 6

Which part of the brain is responsible for receiving and processing sensory information from the body?

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Thalamus

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Hypothalamus

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Brainstem

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Cerebellum

Question 7

Which lobe of the brain is primarily involved in processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Frontal lobe

Question 8

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the:

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Rest of the body

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Stomach

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Lungs

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Heart

Question 9

The autonomic nervous system controls:

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Involuntary bodily functions

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Sensory processing

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Conscious thought

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Voluntary movement

Question 10

Which of the following is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss?

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Alzheimer's disease

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Huntington's disease

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Multiple sclerosis

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Parkinson's disease

Question 11

The rapid electrical impulse that travels along the axon of a neuron is called an:

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Action potential

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Synaptic potential

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Resting potential

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Graded potential

Question 12

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

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Controlling the release of hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate bodily functions

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Regulating voluntary bodily functions, such as breathing and digestion

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Transmitting sensory information from the body to the brain

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Processing sensory information from the external environment

Question 13

Which neuroimaging technique employs magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed brain images?

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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Computed Tomography (CT)

Question 14

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the spinal cord?

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Transmitting sensory and motor signals to and from the brain

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Regulating body temperature and blood pressure

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Initiating and coordinating body movements

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuron?

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Glial cell

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Sensory neuron

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Motor neuron

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Interneuron

Question 16

Which neurotransmitter is the primary inhibitor of neural activity?

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GABA

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Dopamine

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Glutamate

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Serotonin

Question 17

Which brain region is responsible for processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Frontal lobe

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?

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Controlling voluntary muscle movements

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Regulating heart rate

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Adjusting pupil size

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Stimulating digestion

Question 19

Which type of nerve transmission is characterized by rapid and efficient conduction?

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Myelinated

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Sympathetic

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Chemical

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Unmyelinated

Question 20

Which is the largest division of the brain?

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Cerebrum

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Diencephalon

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Brainstem

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Cerebellum

Question 21

Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by a progressive decline in memory?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

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Multiple sclerosis

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Huntington's disease

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Parkinson's disease

Question 22

Which part of the nervous system plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis?

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Hypothalamus

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Amygdala

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Thalamus

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Hippocampus

Question 23

Which of the following is a primary function of the peripheral nervous system?

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Connecting the central nervous system to the rest of the body

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Processing sensory information

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Controlling vital life functions

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?

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Regulating glucose levels

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Maintaining homeostasis

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Processing and interpreting sensory information

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Controlling voluntary and involuntary movement

Question 25

What is the fundamental unit of structure and function in the nervous system?

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Neuron

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Synapse

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Neurotransmitter

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Neuroglia

Question 26

Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious thought, decision-making, and language?

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Spinal cord

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Brainstem

Question 27

What is the primary neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction, triggering muscle contraction?

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Acetylcholine

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Serotonin

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Noradrenaline

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Dopamine

Question 28

Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary functions, such as heart rate and digestion?

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Autonomic

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Peripheral

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Central

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Somatic

Question 29

What is the collective term for the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord?

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Meninges

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Arachnoid mater

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Pia mater

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Dura mater

Question 30

Which neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

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Huntington's disease

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Parkinson's disease

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Multiple sclerosis

Question 31

What is the primary role of the cerebellum within the nervous system?

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Coordinating and refining movement

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Storing and retrieving memories

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Regulating emotions

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Processing sensory information

Question 32

Which of the following is not a primary function of the nervous system?

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Secreting hormones

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Coordinating movement

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Receiving sensory information

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Processing information

Question 33

Which specific region of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements like walking and writing?

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Cerebellum

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Hypothalamus

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Thalamus

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Medulla oblongata

Question 34

Which type of neuron transmits sensory information from the body to the central nervous system for processing and interpretation?

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Afferent neuron

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Motor neuron

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Interneuron

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Efferent neuron

Question 35

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in enabling the communication between neurons that leads to muscular contractions and movements?

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Acetylcholine

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Serotonin

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Dopamine

Question 36

What is the main purpose of the myelin sheath that envelops some nerve fibers?

Accepted Answer

Increases the speed of electrical signal transmission

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Stores nutrients for the neuron

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Insulates the neuron from other nerve cells

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Provides structural support to the neuron

Question 37

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

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Regulates involuntary body functions like heartbeat and digestion

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Receives sensory information from the environment

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Controls voluntary movements like walking and talking

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Processes thoughts and emotions

Question 38

Which lobe of the brain is primarily involved in higher-order cognitive functions, including reasoning, decision-making, and planning?

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Frontal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Occipital lobe

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Temporal lobe

Question 39

What is the name of the protective layers that surround and cushion the brain and spinal cord?

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Meninges

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Blood-brain barrier

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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Dura mater

Question 40

Which of the following is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

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Parkinson's disease

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Multiple sclerosis

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Huntington's disease

Question 41

A patient presents with difficulty maintaining balance and coordination. Which part of the brain is most likely affected?

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Cerebellum

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Hypothalamus

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Medulla oblongata

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Frontal lobe

Question 42

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and is implicated in depression?

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

Question 43

A reflex arc is initiated by a stimulus that triggers a response. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in a reflex arc?

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Receptor, sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, effector

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Sensory neuron, receptor, interneuron, motor neuron, effector

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Effector, sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, receptor

Question 44

The myelin sheath, which insulates axons, is primarily composed of:

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Lipid (fat) and protein

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Carbohydrates and water

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Nucleic acids and proteins

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Calcium and phosphate

Question 45

A patient experiences a loss of sensation in their right leg. Which of the following structures is most likely damaged?

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Right side of the spinal cord

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Left side of the spinal cord

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Brain stem

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Cerebellum

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary muscle movement

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Digestion

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Pupil dilation

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Heart rate regulation

Question 47

The process by which a neuron transmits information across a synapse is called:

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Synaptic transmission

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Action potential

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Myelination

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Neurogenesis

Question 48

A patient with Parkinson's disease experiences tremors and muscle rigidity. This is primarily due to a deficiency in:

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

Question 49

Which of the following is the correct order of the meninges, from outermost to innermost?

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Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater

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Pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura mater

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Dura mater, pia mater, arachnoid mater

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Arachnoid mater, dura mater, pia mater

Question 50

A patient suffers from a stroke affecting the left side of their brain. Which side of the body will experience motor impairment?

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Right side

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Both sides

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No impairment

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Left side