PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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What TWO parts of the nervous system make up the central nervous system?
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Brain
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Sensory organs
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Spinal Cord
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Nerves
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord.
Detailed explanation-2: -The cranial nerves emerge directly from the brain and brain stem. On the contrary, the spinal nerves emerge from the segments in the spinal cord.
Detailed explanation-3: -The spinal cord serves as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body. It also controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain. The brain is responsible for integrating most sensory information and coordinating body function, both consciously and unconsciously.
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