The _____ Nervous System Processes and Coordinates Sensory Input from the Body

question 15

Multiple Choice

The _____ nervous system processes and coordinates sensory input from the body in order to send signals from the brain and spinal cord back to the muscles and bones in the body.

• A)peripheral
• B)sympathetic
• C)autonomic
• D)central

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Definitions:

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition where males have an extra X chromosome, leading to physical and cognitive development symptoms.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Master Gland

Another term for the pituitary gland, due to its role in regulating critical processes in the body by producing hormones that control other glands.

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for the transduction of sound vibrations into electrical signals.