10 Questions
Which part of the nervous system is formed by the brain and spinal cord?
Central nervous system
What are the two main components of the central nervous system?
Cerebrum and cerebellum
Where does the spinal cord begin and end?
Upper two-thirds of the vertebral canal and lower border of the first lumbar vertebra
What is the average length of the spinal cord?
45 cm
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions?
Autonomic nervous system
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary bodily functions?
The somatic nervous system
What is the function of the dendrites in a nerve cell?
To receive signals from other nerve cells
Which part of the spinal cord is expanded to form the conus medullaris?
The lower end
What is the bony coverage of the central nervous system?
Skull and vertebral column
How many segments is the spinal cord formed from?
31 segments
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