Mastering the Nervous System

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What is the function of the nervous system related to maintaining internal stability?

  • Controlling muscles and glands
  • Integrating information
  • Receiving sensory input
  • Maintaining homeostasis (correct)

Which part of the nervous system connects the spinal cord to the remainder of the brain and controls vital functions like heart rate and breathing?

  • Brainstem (correct)
  • Midbrain
  • Medulla Oblongata
  • Pons (Bridge)

Where can the highest concentration of neurons in the body be found?

  • Brain (correct)
  • Spinal Cord
  • Cerebrum
  • Peripheral Nervous System

Which part of the nervous system consists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?

<p>Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the pons (bridge) in the brain?

<p>Relay information between the cerebrum and cerebellum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem?

<p>Regulating reflex actions like vomiting and swallowing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the nervous system controls the heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing?

<p>Autonomic Nervous System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the brainstem?

<p>Regulating vital functions like heart rate and breathing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system consists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?

<p>Peripheral Nervous System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cerebrum in the brain?

<p>Integrating sensory information and initiating voluntary muscle movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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