BM1064 Formative Quiz

Weeks 1-2 (June 1)

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination and balance?

Cerebellum

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body

What is the most abundant tissue in the human body?

Connective tissue

Which structure in the frontal lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for the regulation of voluntary movement?

Primary motor cortex

What connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?

Corpus callosum

What is the tissue that sends and receives information between the brain and the body?

Nervous

Which structure transmits motor commands to skeletal muscle?

Motor neurons

What is a function of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?

Regulating heartbeat and digestion

What are the two roles of the Somatic Nervous System (SNS)?

Motor outgoing and sensory incoming

Why is neuromuscular training important in athletic skills and motor learning training?

Optimises motor unit recruitment coordination and firing efficiency to decrease risk of injury

What is the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) primarily responsible for?

Connecting the CNS to limbs and organs

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

What type of joints are the sutures within the skull?

Fibrous joints

What does the term 'medial' refer to?

Toward or at the midline of the body or the midline of the region

What type of activities does the Somatic Nervous System (SNS) control?

Voluntary movements

Neuromuscular training: What is the neural input from motor cortex primary functions?

Greater recruitment of number of motor units and faster firing of those units

Which joint type permits flexion and extension only?

Hinge joint

What are the main components of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Brain and spinal cord

What are the cells of the musculoskeletal system described as?

Voluntary control cells

Which of the following types of neurons transmits signals away from the CNS?

Motor neurons

Which organ system is responsible for protection of heart and lungs?

Skeletal system

What type of mechanism for older populations is ineffective neuromuscular control?

Falls risk

Which sequence best describes voluntary movement control?

Brain plans movement, sends motor signal, muscle contraction

What is the term for a group of cells that have similar structure and function together as a unit?

Tissue

How would a client present if they had damage to the Frontal lobe?

Weakness/paralysis for voluntary movement and behavioural changes 

What is a motor unit?

A motor neuron and the fibres it innervates

Which statement best describes the interaction between systems during voluntary movement?

Neural input activates muscle to produce movement

Which joint type permits rotation around one axis?

Pivot joint

What action do synergist muscles do when muscles coordinate movement?

Aid and contribute to movement

Which body system is responsible for blood cell production?

Skeletal system

What are bones?

Bones are living tissue with a blood and nerve supply

Which two cells are responsible for bone remodelling?

Osteoclast and osteoblast

What type of joint is the the growth plate area of a long bone?

Cartilaginous

What is the type of cartilage found on long bone ends?

Hyaline

What group of joints has a surrounding capsule filled with fluid?

Synovial

What is the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord?

Meninges

Which area of the brain is involved in the processing of visual information?

Occipital lobe

What structure protects the brain and absorbs shocks?

Cerebrospinal fluid

Which structure in the brain is primarily responsible for the regulation of voluntary movement?

Cerebrum

Which function is primarily determined by the musculoskeletal system?

Force capacity and range of motion

What components form the foundation of neuromuscular training?

Balance, mobility, proprioception, strength, power and coordination

What is the role of sensory neurons?

Sensory neurons transmit sensory information from receptors to the CNS.

What is the largest organ of the body?

Skin

What task do ligaments perform in the musculoskeletal system?

Maintain joint stability and limit excessive movement at the joint

What are the differences in sex characteristics during and post puberty?

Hormones redesign musculoskeletal and neural input strategies

Which plane is described as dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions?

Frontal plane

Which plane is described as dividing the body into a left side and a right side?

Sagittal plane