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Nervous System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The refractory period following an action potential is important for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The refractory period (absolute/relative) prevents new action potentials, ensuring unidirectional flow. Pump restores ions, Ca2+ aids release.
Question 2 of 5
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced by the choroid plexuses and circulates through the ventricles and the subarachnoid space, providing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CSF cushions and supports the brain. Oxygen is via blood, signals are neuronal, taste is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The outer layer of the cerebrum, responsible for higher mental functions and composed of gray matter, is called the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cerebral cortex (gray matter) manages higher functions. Medulla is inner white matter, nucleus is cell cluster.
Question 4 of 5
The basal ganglia are a group of nuclei involved in the regulation of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Basal ganglia (e.g., caudate) regulate voluntary motor control. Heart rate is brainstem, senses are cortical.
Question 5 of 5
The primary auditory cortex, responsible for processing auditory information, is found in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary auditory cortex in the temporal lobe processes sound.