The Two Major Anatomical Divisions of the Nervous System Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

The two major anatomical divisions of the nervous system are the

• A) sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system.
• B) central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
• C) sensory nervous system and motor nervous system.
• D) voluntary nervous system and involuntary nervous system.

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The region within the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex responsible for interpreting visual data.

Planum Temporale

A region of the brain involved in processing language and situated within the temporal lobe.

Heschl's Gyrus

A region of the brain located in the temporal lobe, critical for processing auditory information.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain important for language development, located in the temporal lobe, and involved in the understanding of written and spoken language.