MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

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The nervous system ____
A
receives information about what is going on in your body as well as what is going on around you.
B
tells your body how to react to the information it receives.
C
helps your body maintain homeostasis.
D
all of the above.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nervous system has two main parts: The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord and extend to all parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nervous system includes the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS is made up of the brain and spinal cord, whereas the PNS is made up of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -The central nervous system (defined as the brain and spinal cord) is usually considered to have seven basic parts: the spinal cord, the medulla, the pons, the cerebellum, the midbrain, the diencephalon, and the cerebral hemispheres (Figure 1.10; see also Figure 1.8).

Detailed explanation-4: -Somatic Nervous System. The somatic nervous system is made up of motor neurons and sensory neurons that help the body perform voluntary activities. Autonomic Nervous System. Sympathetic Nervous System. Parasympathetic Nervous System. 17-Aug-2020

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