MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The two major subsystems of the nervous system are the central nervous system and the
A
autonomic nervous system
B
sympathetic nervous system
C
peripheral nervous system
D
somatic nervous system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your central nervous system includes two organs, your brain and spinal cord. Your peripheral nervous system is everything else and includes nerves that travel from your spinal cord and brain to supply your face and the rest of your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -It in turn consist of three segregated subdivisions: the sympathetic system which participates in the response of the body to stress. The parasympathetic system that acts to conserve de body’s resources and restore homeostasis. The enteric nervous system which controls the function of smooth muscle of the gut.

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