INTRO: Nervous System
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This formative explores the basic functions and structures of the human nervous system, how it processes stimuli, and the major diseases related to it. Students will gain a foundational understanding suitable for high school freshmen.
This formative explores the basic functions and structures of the human nervous system, how it processes stimuli, and the major diseases related to it. Students will gain a foundational understanding suitable for high school freshmen.
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What is one of the basic functions of the nervous system?
What is one of the basic functions of the nervous system?
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How does the nervous system receive sensory input?
How does the nervous system receive sensory input?
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Sensory nerves detect stimuli and send impulses to the central nervous system.
Sensory nerves detect stimuli and send impulses to the central nervous system.
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Which part of the body interprets the incoming nerve impulses?
Which part of the body interprets the incoming nerve impulses?
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Match the brain structures with their functions.
Match the brain structures with their functions.
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Cerebellum | arrow_right_alt | Controls voluntary actions |
Brain stem | arrow_right_alt | Maintains balance |
Cerebrum | arrow_right_alt | Regulates basic functions like breathing |
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What type of receptors respond to mechanical pressure or distortion?
What type of receptors respond to mechanical pressure or distortion?
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Which receptors are primarily responsible for detecting chemicals, like taste and smell?
Which receptors are primarily responsible for detecting chemicals, like taste and smell?
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What is the primary function of photoreceptors in the eye?
What is the primary function of photoreceptors in the eye?
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Photoreceptors are most directly associated with which sense?
Photoreceptors are most directly associated with which sense?
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What is the primary function of the spinal cord?
What is the primary function of the spinal cord?
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Where is cerebrospinal fluid primarily located?
Where is cerebrospinal fluid primarily located?
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What is the purpose of the meninges?
What is the purpose of the meninges?
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Which structure produces cerebrospinal fluid?
Which structure produces cerebrospinal fluid?
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Cell Body
Axon
Dendrites
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Which symptom is most associated with meningitis?
Which symptom is most associated with meningitis?
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How is bacterial meningitis typically treated?
How is bacterial meningitis typically treated?
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What is a common cause of epilepsy?
What is a common cause of epilepsy?
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Which symptom is often associated with an epilepsy seizure?
Which symptom is often associated with an epilepsy seizure?
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What is a typical treatment option for epilepsy?
What is a typical treatment option for epilepsy?
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Which sign may indicate someone is having a seizure?
Which sign may indicate someone is having a seizure?
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What is a common sign of a concussion after injury?
What is a common sign of a concussion after injury?
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Which activity could potentially cause a concussion?
Which activity could potentially cause a concussion?
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What symptom is often reported by individuals with a concussion?
What symptom is often reported by individuals with a concussion?
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What is a common treatment approach for concussions?
What is a common treatment approach for concussions?
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What can cause a cerebrovascular accident (stroke)?
What can cause a cerebrovascular accident (stroke)?
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Which symptom is often associated with a stroke?
Which symptom is often associated with a stroke?
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What is a common treatment for stroke patients?
What is a common treatment for stroke patients?
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