The Nervous System Is Structurally Subdivided into Two Systems: ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

The nervous system is structurally subdivided into two systems: ________ nervous system and ________ nervous system.

• A) central; peripheral
• B) somatic; autonomic
• C) parasympathetic; sympathetic
• D) autonomic; sympathetic

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Definitions:

Vestibule

An anatomical space or cavity at the entrance of some structures, especially the central part of the bony labyrinth in the inner ear, involved in balance.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure essential for hearing.

Cochlear Nerve

A nerve responsible for transmitting auditory information from the cochlea of the inner ear to the brain.

Sensorineural Deafness

A type of hearing loss that occurs due to damage to the inner ear or to the pathway from the inner ear to the brain.