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What is the main function of the brain stem?
Coordinates automatic functions like breathing and heart rate
Which part of the brain is associated with the voluntary control of body movements?
Cerebrum
What is the function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?
Serves as a channel for signals between the brain and body
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for connecting the central nervous system to the organs and limbs?
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What is the role of the cerebellum in the brain?
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Which part of the brain serves as an organizer and distributor of information for the body?
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What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling posture, balance, and coordination?
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What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating heart rate and blood pressure?
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What is the function of the spinal cord in relation to body movements?
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Which part of the nervous system is associated with simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain?
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What is the role of the cerebrum in the brain?
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Which nervous system division connects to both organs and limbs of the body?
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