The Central Nervous System Can Best Be Described as Being

question 164

Multiple Choice

The central nervous system can best be described as being composed of

• A) neurons in the center of the brain.
• B) the endocrine and exoskeleton systems.
• C) the brain and spinal cord.
• D) internal cells that are mainly afferent in nature.

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Definitions:

Tibia

The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone.

Quadriceps Femoris

A large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh, responsible for extension of the knee.

Vastus Lateralis

The vastus lateralis is a muscle in the thigh that is one of the components of the quadriceps femoris, involved in extending the knee and stabilizing the patella.

Epitrochlearis

A small muscle found in some animals' forearm that assists in the extension of the forearm, not consistently present in human anatomy.