MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what is the main function of the central nervous system?
A
It also controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain.
B
The central nervous system CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.
C
The central nervous system main function is the motor because without a motor you can die.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It controls intelligence, memory, personality, emotion, speech, and ability to feel and move. It is divided into left and right hemispheres, linked by a band of nerve fibres in the centre of the brain called the corpus callosum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Based on the sensory input and integration, the nervous system responds by sending signals to muscles, causing them to contract, or to glands, causing them to produce secretions. Muscles and glands are called effectors because they cause an effect in response to directions from the nervous system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The central nervous system (CNS) is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The three broad functions of the CNS are to take in sensory information, process information, and send out motor signals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer. 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.

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