The Central Nervous System, Which Is Composed of the Brain

question 57

Multiple Choice

The central nervous system, which is composed of the brain and spinal cord, receives and processes information from both the external environment, known as information and, the internal environment, which refers to information.

• A)special : somatic
• B)somatic : visceral
• C)peripheral : somatic
• D)sensory : visceral
• E)somatic : autonomic

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Definitions:

Fibrinogen

A blood plasma protein that's converted into fibrin in the blood clotting process, playing a key role in wound healing.

Thrombin

Enzyme that is involved in blood clotting; acts on fibrinogen molecules to produce fibrin.

Tissue Fluid

Also known as interstitial fluid, it is the liquid found between the cells of the body that provides them with nutrients and removes waste.

Lymphatic Capillaries

Tiny, thin-walled vessels located in the spaces between cells throughout the body, important for the transport of lymph.