The Central Nervous System Consists Of

question 14

Multiple Choice

The central nervous system consists of:

• A)the brain and cranial nerves
• B)the brain and spinal cord
• C)the brain only
• D)the spinal cord and cranial nerves

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

This part of the brain, positioned below the thalamus, plays a pivotal role in controlling the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland activity, thereby regulating essential homeostatic functions including body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other equilibrium-maintaining systems.

Nuclei

The plural of nucleus, referring to the membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells that contain the genetic material (DNA) and control the cell's growth and reproduction.

Medulla Oblongata

A section of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Blood Vessel

Vessels within the body that facilitate the flow of blood, encompassing arteries, veins, and capillaries.