The Plural of the Term Cortex Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

The plural of the term cortex is:

• A)Cortices
• B)Cortexes
• C)Corteces
• D)Corti
• E)Cortises

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Definitions:

CNS

Central Nervous System, the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

ANS Responses

Physiological reactions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and body temperature.

Parasympathetic Nerves

Nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system, involved in rest and digestion.