The Autonomic Nervous System Regulates Spinal Reflexes

question 14

True/False

The autonomic nervous system regulates spinal reflexes.

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Definitions:

Notochord

A notochord is a flexible, rod-shaped structure found in the embryos of all chordates. Notochords served as the first “backbones” in early chordates, and in extant vertebrates the embryonic notochord becomes part of the vertebral column.

Primitive Brain

An early stage in the evolution of the brain, characterized by basic structures that control fundamental life functions, seen in lower animals.

Turgor Pressure

The pressure of water inside plant cells against the cell wall, which contributes to the stiffness of plant tissues and is essential for plant stability and nutrient uptake.

Pollinators

Animals that facilitate plant reproduction by transferring pollen from the male structures of a plant to the female structures of another, enabling fertilization.