Evolution of Vertebrate Nervous Systems
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Which part of the vertebrate nervous system is encased by cartilage or bone?

  • Hollow nerve cord
  • Cerebral cortex
  • Cells of the nervous system
  • Dorsal nerve cord (correct)

    • What is the main function of the nervous system?

  • To encase the central nervous system
  • To transmit electrical signals within a neuron
  • To perform complex tasks using networks of connected neurons
  • To receive, integrate and transmit information to other cells (correct)

    • What is the site of communication between two excitable cells called?

  • Cerebral cortex
  • Neuron
  • Dorsal nerve cord
  • Synapse (correct)

    • Which part of the nervous system contains cerebrospinal fluid?

    <p>Hollow nerve cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the variation in vertebrate brains mainly dependent on?

    <p>Functional requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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