Brain and Spinal Cord

The diagram 1 shows the path of an impulse after a stimulus is received by the skin.

Which of the following represents X, Y and Z?

• X - Brain,

  Y - Effector,

  Z - Receptor

• X - Receptor,

  Y - Effector,

  Z - Brain

• X - Brain,

  Y - Receptor,

  Z - Effector

• X - Receptor,

  Y - Brain ,

  Z - Effector

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Which of the following statement is correct regarding the human nervous system ?

• Detects the stimuli

• Send information through bloodstream

• Ensure a complete digestion of food

• Prevent the body from producing response

What are the main two parts of the central nervous system?

• Brain and Skull

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal Cord and Nerves

• Nerve Cells and Nerve Endings

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys

• lungs, liver, stomach

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• eyes, pancreas, veins

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The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?

• Brain and Nerves

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal cord and Nerves

• Nerves and Neurons

The column of tissue connecting the brain to nerves is...

• spinal cord

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

• All of the above

Why is your spinal cord important?

• Because it holds our spine together

• Because all communication needs to travel through the spinal cord, towards and away from the brain.

• Because it controls our senses

• It's not

A condition caused by sudden movement of the brain, where the brain hits the skull is called

• Brain Injury

• Concussion

• Headache

• Nervous System disease

Which part of the brain controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• Diencephalon

• Frontal Lobe

• Brain Stem

• Cerebellum

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What is the function of the nervous system?

• to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

• to protect the body from harm.

• to identify pain and begin healing.

• to break down food.