The Nervous System Is Divided into Two Parts

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nervous system is divided into two parts.These are the:

• A)brain and spinal cord.
• B)peripheral and central nervous system.
• C)somatic and autonomic nervous system.
• D)jittery and anxious nervous system.

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Definitions:

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

A life-threatening reaction to antipsychotic drugs characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and autonomic dysfunction, requiring immediate medical attention.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A side effect of some antipsychotic medications, characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often affecting the face.

Altered Consciousness

A state of consciousness that significantly deviates from normal wakefulness, such as in trance, meditation, or altered by psychoactive substances.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to manage psychosis, including disorders like schizophrenia, by affecting brain neurotransmitter levels.