The Central Nervous System - The Brain (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is grey matter composed of?
What is grey matter composed of?
Cell bodies and dendrites
What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Protects the brain
Which three main parts make up the brain?
Which three main parts make up the brain?
Forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain
Which side of the body does the right cerebral hemisphere control?
Which side of the body does the right cerebral hemisphere control?
Left side
What connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum?
What connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum?
Corpus callosum
Which brain part regulates homeostasis?
Which brain part regulates homeostasis?
Hypothalamus
Which brain part controls balance and is affected by alcohol?
Which brain part controls balance and is affected by alcohol?
Cerebellum
What does the medulla oblongata detect in the blood?
What does the medulla oblongata detect in the blood?
Carbon dioxide levels
Which hormone does the pineal gland secrete?
Which hormone does the pineal gland secrete?
Melatonin
What do the optic lobes in the midbrain control?
What do the optic lobes in the midbrain control?
Eye movements
How many pairs of spinal nerves does the spinal cord have?
How many pairs of spinal nerves does the spinal cord have?
31 pairs
What do dorsal roots of spinal nerves carry?
What do dorsal roots of spinal nerves carry?
Sensory neurons into spinal cord
What is the function of the myelin sheath in white matter?
What is the function of the myelin sheath in white matter?
Allows faster impulse transmission