Central Nervous System (CNS)

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Which part of the brain controls posture, balance, and coordination?

  • Spinal Cord
  • Cerebellum (correct)
  • Brain Stem
  • Cerebrum

What is the main function of the Brain Stem?

  • Relays signals between brain and body
  • Coordinates voluntary body movements
  • Controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate (correct)
  • Controls activity and thought

Which system is responsible for the voluntary control of body movements?

  • Cranial Nerves
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Somatic Nervous System (correct)
  • Sympathetic Nervous System

Where is the organ that functions as the main processing center for the nervous system located?

<p>Within the skull (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Spinal Cord in the nervous system?

<p>Connect brain to rest of the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is activated during stress or dynamic situations?

<p>Sympathetic Nervous System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?

<p>Controls posture, balance, and coordination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain serves as the organizer and distributor of information for the body?

<p>Cerebrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Brain Stem in the Central Nervous System?

<p>Controls breathing, digestion, and heart rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain controls activity and thought?

<p>Cerebrum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the CNS, what is the function of the organ that connects the brain to the spinal cord?

<p>Brain Stem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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