The Part of the Nervous System That Allows the Brain

question 20

Multiple Choice

The part of the nervous system that allows the brain to regulate digestion,heart rate,and respiration without our conscious attention is the:

• A)autonomic nervous system.
• B)central nervous system.
• C)somatic nervous system.
• D)spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Lipochrome

Lipid-containing pigment that is metabolically inert.

Actin Filaments

Protein fibers that play a vital role in cell movement and shape, as well as muscle contraction, being part of the cytoskeleton.

Endocytosis

is a cellular process in which substances are brought into the cell by engulfing them in a vesicle formed from the plasma membrane.

Vesicle

Small sac containing a liquid or gas, such as a blister in the skin or an intracellular, membrane-bounded sac.