What Makes Up the Central Nervous System

question 18

Multiple Choice

What makes up the central nervous system?

• A) Reflex arcs
• B) Brain and spinal cord
• C) Cranial nerves and spinal nerves
• D) Somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system

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Definitions:

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign indicating the breathing rate of an individual.

Capillary Refill

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied; used to assess peripheral blood flow.

IV Solution

A liquid solution delivered directly into a vein through an intravenous line for hydration or medication.

Infusion Rate

The speed at which a drug or other substance is administered intravenously to a patient, usually measured in milliliters per hour (ml/hr).