ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is controlled by conscious thought?
A
voluntary actions
B
breathing
C
heart rate
D
digestion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. The CNS controls the voluntary actions of the body, as well as some involuntary actions, such as reflexes.

Detailed explanation-2: -All the body’s voluntary actions are controlled by the motor cortex in the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebrum is responsible for conscious sensation and voluntary movement, as well as advanced functions such as thinking, learning and emotion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cerebellum which is part of the hindbrain is responsible for the precision of voluntary action and maintaining body posture and equilibrium of the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of voluntary actions are running, dancing, breathing, and writing.

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