PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The command center of the nervous system
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The body’s message and control center
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A long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain and all parts of the body.
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All of the above.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord is a vital aspect of the CNS found within the vertebral column. The purpose of the spinal cord is to send motor commands from the brain to the peripheral body as well as to relay sensory information from the sensory organs to the brain.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spinal cord carries messages back and forth between the brain and the nerves that run throughout the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your nervous system uses specialized cells called neurons to send signals, or messages, all over your body. These electrical signals travel between your brain, skin, organs, glands and muscles.
Detailed explanation-4: -Neurons carry messages from the brain via the spinal cord. The neurons that carry these messages to the muscles are called motor neurons. Each motor neuron ending sits very close to a muscle fibre. Where they sit together is called a neuromuscular junction.