The Nervous System Is

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Multiple Choice

The nervous system is

• A) the complete set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
• B) the collection of bundled axons that form neural cables carrying information to body muscles.
• C) an organism's complete set of automatic reflex responses.
• D) the electrochemical communication network that includes all the body's neurons.

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Definitions:

Bell's Palsy

A temporary condition that causes sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.

Paralysis

The loss of muscle function in part of your body, often resulting in the inability to move that part, typically due to nerve damage.

Neurological Disease

Disorders of the nervous system, affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves throughout the body.

Esophageal Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the esophagus, the long tube that connects the throat to the stomach, often associated with difficulty swallowing and weight loss.