Bio crossword
Across
- 2. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the motor function for tongue movements like protrusion and manipulation of food
- 4. Which psychological response system is activated in response to perceived threats or stressors, by preparing the body for action
- 6. What term describes the type of nerve that involves the transmission of signals from the central nervous system to effectors from the central nervous system to muscles and glands
- 7. Which branch of the nervous system is often referred to as the “little brain” of the gut, and is responsible for regulating digestive processes, modulating gut motility
- 8. Which type of neural signaling pathway is responsible for conveying information from peripheral receptors to the central nervous system for processing and integration
- 11. Which nerve is known as CN IV
- 13. Which group of spinal nerves are responsible for transmitting motor and sensory signals to the muscles and skin of the neck, shoulders, and facilitating movements such as neck rotations and extension
- 14. Which nerve is also known as CN III
- 16. Which cranial nerve is known as CN X
- 18. Which nerve plexus, located in the lower back plays a crucial role in regulating autonomic functions such as bowel and bladder control, as well as transmitting sensory information from the pelvic region
- 20. The 12 pairs of spinal nerves which is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the chest and abdominal region as well sending motor signals to the intercoastal muscles
- 23. Which branch of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, enabling voluntary movements and sensation
- 24. Which spinal nerve bundle, named for its resemblance to a horse’s tail, originating from the lumbosacral region of the spine, is responsible for functions like locomotion, balance etc
Down
- 1. Which cranial nerve mediates auditory perception and vestibular function, enabling sound detection and balance
- 3. Dysfunction of which cranial nerve could lead to impaired ocular alignment, resulting in visual difficulties like optic neuritis
- 5. Which cranial nerve from the pons carries somatic sensation from the face and helps your muscle of mastication
- 9. Which physiological response system promotes relaxation, reducing stress, and conserves energy by slowing the heart rate? also called as rest and digest response
- 10. Which cranial nerve, originating from the pons, is responsible for transmitting taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and also provides motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression
- 12. Which is the only cranial nerve responsible for transmitting motor signals from neck and shoulder movements
- 15. Which type of nerve that contains both sensory and motor fibers, allowing them to transmit and receive a wide range of signals
- 17. Which cranial nerve originates from the pons which provides motor intervention to help with horizontal/ lateral gaze
- 19. Which spinal nerve group is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the lower back, hip, and legs, as well as motor signals to the muscles of the lower extremities
- 21. Which cranial nerve is crucial for the transmission of sensory information that enables the perception of scent particles to help you understand aromas
- 22. Which small nerve, located at the base of the spine, plays a crucial role in transmitting signals to the muscles of the pelvic floor as well as balance, thereby contributing to overall posture stability