Listening to Certain Pieces of Music Can Send Shivers Down

question 186

Multiple Choice

Listening to certain pieces of music can send shivers down your spine because it activates which area of the brain?

• A)reticular activating system
• B)limbic system
• C)midbrain
• D)corpus callosum

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Definitions:

Motor Nerves

Nerves that transmit impulses from the central nervous system to muscles, causing them to contract and enable movement.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information it receives from, and coordinates and influences the activity of, all parts of the bodies of bilaterally symmetric animals.

Internal Organs

Organs located within the body cavities, responsible for performing various vital functions necessary for survival.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information.