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What is the function of the nervous system related to maintaining internal stability?
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?
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?
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?
Which part of the nervous system consists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?
What is the primary role of the pons (bridge) in the brain?
What is the primary role of the pons (bridge) in the brain?
What is the function of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem?
What is the function of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem?
Which division of the nervous system controls the heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing?
Which division of the nervous system controls the heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing?
What is the primary function of the brainstem?
What is the primary function of the brainstem?
Which part of the nervous system consists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system consists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?
What is the primary function of the cerebrum in the brain?
What is the primary function of the cerebrum in the brain?
