Ninety Percent of the Cells Within the CNS Are Neurons

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True/False

Ninety percent of the cells within the CNS are neurons, and most of these are interneurons.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain that regulates motor movements, maintaining posture, balance, and coordinating speech.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Hypothalamus

The Hypothalamus is a region of the brain that coordinates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a central relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.