ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What integrates and coordinates the processing of sensory data and transmission of motor commands ____
A
CNS
B
PNS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thalamus: The thalamus is the relay center of the brain. It receives afferent impulses from sensory receptors located throughout the body and processes the information for distribution to the appropriate cortical area. It is also responsible for regulating consciousness and sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -The basal ganglia are subcortical brain structures that function in sensory–motor integration and in the planning and initiation of skeletal muscle movements.

Detailed explanation-3: -The central nervous system CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly. It consists of two main components: The spinal cord serves as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body. It also controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sensory information is transmitted to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. The CNS is responsible for integrating the sensory information and directing any necessary response.

Detailed explanation-5: -Interneurons. As the name suggests, interneurons are the ones in between-they connect spinal motor and sensory neurons. As well as transferring signals between sensory and motor neurons, interneurons can also communicate with each other, forming circuits of various complexity.

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