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What components make up the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What components make up the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
- Somatic System, Autonomic System, and Peripheral Nerves
- Sympathetic Division, Parasympathetic Division, and Spinal Nerves
- Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem, and Spinal Cord (correct)
- Skull, Spine, Nerves, and Ganglia
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory information?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory information?
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Somatic Nervous System (correct)
- Sympathetic Division
- Autonomic Nervous System
What does the Autonomic Nervous System regulate?
What does the Autonomic Nervous System regulate?
- Balance and coordination of movements
- Muscle contractions during exercise
- Sensory information processing
- Involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion (correct)
Which structure is NOT a part of the Encephalon?
Which structure is NOT a part of the Encephalon?
Which division of the Autonomic Nervous System is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the Autonomic Nervous System is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
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Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling body functions.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
The part of the nervous system that connects the CNS to the rest of the body, including nerves and ganglia outside of brain and spinal cord.
Cerebro
Cerebro
The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher-level functions like thought, memory, and voluntary actions.
Sistema Nervioso Autónomo (SNA)
Sistema Nervioso Autónomo (SNA)
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Médula Espinal
Médula Espinal
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