The Nervous System

Which of the following make up the central nervous system (CNS)? Check all that apply.

• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Nerves

The CNS _____________ while the PNS ________________.

• sends signals to the organs; is the control center
• is the control center; sends signals to the organs
• relays messages to muscles; sends the messages first
• is the brain; is the spinal cord

Which of the following make up the peripheral nervous system (PNS)? Check all that apply.

• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Nerves

The cerebrum includes... (check all that apply)

• Frontal lobe
• Parietal lobe
• Occipital lobe
• Temporal lobe
• Cerebellum

An increase in heart rate is due to the..

• Sympathetic nervous system
• Parasympathetic nervous system

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An increase in digestion is due to the..

• Sympathetic nervous system
• Parasympathetic nervous system

The oldest evolutionary system of the brain that includes the brainstem and cerebellum. It is reliable, but rigid and compulsive.

• Reptilian
• Limbic
• Neocortex

Meditation, plant-based diets, and exercise all help your nervous system by __________ amygdala activity.

• increasing
• decreasing

They hypothalamus is part of the limbic system and has a variety of functions. What is something it is NOT responsible for?

• Body temperature regulation
• Bonding with others
• Regulate thirst and hunger
• Generating speech

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