The Two Major Divisions of the Central Nervous System Are

question 49

Multiple Choice

The two major divisions of the central nervous system are:

• A)left and right hemispheres.
• B)the brain and autonomic systems.
• C)brain and spinal cord.
• D)peripheral and autonomic systems.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by speeding up the heart rate, increasing blood flow to muscles, and more.

Electrical Conduction

The flow of electrically charged particles across a conducting pathway.

Polygraph Tests

A type of examination that measures physiological responses to questions in order to determine the truthfulness of the answers provided.

Heart Rate

The count of heart pulsations within a specific time frame, usually measured in beats per minute (BPM).