In Vertebrates, the ______ Nervous System Is Composed of the Brain

question 4

Multiple Choice

In vertebrates, the ______ nervous system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord.

• A)peripheral
• B)central
• C)somatic
• D)autonomic

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses, such as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, which is then processed by the brain to make sense of the world.

Thalamus

A structure within the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting information between different areas of the brain.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Brain-imaging method using radio waves and magnetic fields of the body to produce detailed images of the brain.

Radio Waves

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than infrared light, used in communication systems for broadcasting, radar, and satellite transmissions.