1. What kind of cell performs the major function of the nervous system?

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**Nervous System Educational Assessment**

1. What kind of cell performs the major function of the nervous system?

2. What type of signal (sensory or motor) travels through the dorsal root of the spinal nerve?

3. What type of signal (sensory or motor) travels through the ventral root of the spinal nerve?

4. What major nerves arise from the following plexuses?
   - a. cervical
   - b. brachial
   - c. lumbar
   - d. sacral

5. What is a mixed nerve?

6. What fluid is found within the ventricles of the brain?

7. What is the difference between a gyrus and a sulcus?

8. Name all the lobes of the cerebrum.

9. What function does the cerebellum have?

10. What structure physically connects the cerebral hemispheres?
Transcribed Image Text:**Nervous System Educational Assessment** 1. What kind of cell performs the major function of the nervous system? 2. What type of signal (sensory or motor) travels through the dorsal root of the spinal nerve? 3. What type of signal (sensory or motor) travels through the ventral root of the spinal nerve? 4. What major nerves arise from the following plexuses? - a. cervical - b. brachial - c. lumbar - d. sacral 5. What is a mixed nerve? 6. What fluid is found within the ventricles of the brain? 7. What is the difference between a gyrus and a sulcus? 8. Name all the lobes of the cerebrum. 9. What function does the cerebellum have? 10. What structure physically connects the cerebral hemispheres?
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