A demyelinating disease, such as multiple sclerosis, primarily affects which component of the nervous system and impairs what function?
Synaptic cleft; neurotransmitter release
Neuron cell body; protein synthesis
Myelin sheath; nerve impulse conduction
Dendrites; signal reception
Related Questions
Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining posture and balance?
Cerebrum
Medulla
Cerebellum
Thalamus
Which brain structure is NOT correctly matched with its primary function?
Pons—higher-level thinking
Thalamus—relay center for sensory information
Hippocampus—memory formation
Amygdala—processing of emotions
Choose the incorrect statement
Dorsal portion of midbrain consists of corpora quadrigemina
Midbrain is located between hypothalamus of the forebrain and pons of hindbrain
The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a tract of nerve fibres called corpus callosum
Hypothalamus is responsible for complex functions like intersensory associations, memory and communication
The band of fibre which joins corpora quadrigemina to cerebellum is called
Pons Varolii
Valve of Vieussens
Corpus callosum
Corpus striatum
Which of the following functions is NOT primarily associated with the cerebrum?
Regulation of heart rate
Initiation of voluntary movements
Processing of sensory information
Language comprehension
Which part of brain controls intellectual ability?
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Which of the following statements are correct about the midbrain? I. Located between the thalamus/hypothalamusand pons of hind brain II. Has a canal named cerebral aqueduct passes through III. Dorsal part consists of 4 lobes Choose the correct option
I and II
II and III
I and III
I, II and III
Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its function?
Medulla oblongata—voluntary movements
Cerebellum—balance and coordination
Corpus callosum—communication between brain hemispheres
Hypothalamus—regulation of body temperature
Which brain structure plays a crucial role in maintaining body temperature?
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla Oblongata
Thalamus
Which of the following statements are correct about the midbrain? I. Located between the thalamus/hypothalamusand pons of hind brain II. Has a canal named cerebral aqueduct passes through III. Dorsal part consists of 4 lobes Choose the correct option
I and II
II and III
I and III
I, II and III