The Brain Is Connected to the Rest of the Body

question 25

Multiple Choice

The brain is connected to the rest of the body via the:

• A)corpus callosum.
• B)spinal cord.
• C)limbic system.
• D)cranial nerve.

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Definitions:

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White Blood Cell

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