The _____ Is the Major Control and Integration Center of the Autonomic

question 74

Multiple Choice

The _____ is the major control and integration center of the autonomic nervous system.

• A) thalamus
• B) cerebrum
• C) hypothalamus
• D) cerebellum

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

A clinical scale used to reliably measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness; it also plays roles in sleep, appetite, and digestion.

Paraplegia

A condition involving the paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically resulting from spinal injury or disease.