Structure of the mammalian nervous system Quiz
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1. Which structure contains the cell bodies of sensory neurones entering the spinal cord?
- A. Ventral root
- B. White matter
- C. Dorsal root ganglion
- D. Central canal
2. A patient has lost balance and coordination but can still decide to move. Which region is damaged?
- A. Cerebellum
- B. Cerebrum
- C. Hypothalamus
- D. Medulla oblongata
3. Which effect is caused by the parasympathetic system?
- A. Increased heart rate
- B. Dilated pupils
- C. Reduced heart rate
- D. Reduced digestion
4. Which region of the brain regulates body temperature?
- A. Medulla oblongata
- B. Cerebellum
- C. Cerebrum
- D. Hypothalamus
5. Why is the sympathetic and parasympathetic arrangement described as antagonistic?
- A. Both increase the heart rate
- B. They have opposite effects on the same effector
- C. Only one is ever active
- D. They control skeletal muscle