The Central Nervous System - Human Physiology | Biology+

Course

Anatomy & Physiology

Study Pack

Set 1: Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Set 2: Cell Physiology

Set 3: The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Set 4: Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

Set 5: The Central Nervous System

Set 6: The Peripheral Nervous System - Afferent Division - Special Senses

Set 7: The Peripheral Nervous System - Efferent Division

Set 8: Muscle Physiology

Set 9: Cardiac Physiology

Set 10: The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Set 11: The Blood

Set 12: Body Defenses

Set 13: The Respiratory System

Set 14: The Urinary System

Set 15: Fluid and Acid Base Balance

Set 16: The Digestive System

Set 17: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Set 18: Principles of Endocrinology - the Central Endocrine Glands

Set 19: The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

Set 20: The Reproductive Systembrad

Set 5 The Central Nervous System

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Set 5 The Central Nervous System

(Multiple Choice)

Free

What are the immune defense cells of the CNS called?

A)astrocytes
B)interneurons
C)oligodendrocytes
D)microglia
E)ependymal cells

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

About 90% of the cells within the CNS are ____.

A)neurons
B)nerves
C)connective tissue
D)interneurons
E)glial cells

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

What area of the brain is most involved in directly regulating the internal environment (homeostasis)?

A)pituitary gland
B)thalamus
C)hypothalamus
D)hyperthalamus
E)pineal gland

Answer