Divisions of the Nervous System
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary movements like heart rate and digestion?

  • Cerebellum
  • Thalamus
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Brain Stem
  • What is the primary function of the Cerebellum in the nervous system?

  • Control of voluntary movements (correct)
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Maintaining homeostasis
  • Processing sensory information
  • In the reflex arc, what is the role of the spinal cord?

  • Interneuron (correct)
  • Motor Neuron
  • Receptor
  • Effector
  • What is the part of the brain that plays a key role in sensory processing and relaying information to other brain regions?

    <p>Thalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary movements in response to sensory inputs through the brain?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain serves as a relay between sensory areas and the cerebrum?

    <p>Thalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function is regulated by the Hypothalamus?

    <p>Heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for breathing and sleep functions?

    <p>Pons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Cerebellum play in the body?

    <p>Coordination and motor learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Spinal Cord begin in the body?

    <p>At the base of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure serves as the main communication link between the brain and the body?

    <p>Spinal Cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain acts as the main communication link between the brain and the rest of the body?

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

    What is the function of the cerebellum?

    <p>Coordinating movement and balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure protects the brain and spinal cord by surrounding them with layers of connective tissue?

    <p>Meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the control center of the body that relays messages, processes information, and analyzes data?

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

    Which condition involves an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, exerting pressure and potentially causing brain damage?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the nervous system processes information such as reflexes?

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

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