18.2.1 - Central Neural System (CNS)
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main parts of the Central Neural System?
💡 Hint: Think about the main control centers in the body.
Which part of the CNS controls voluntary actions?
💡 Hint: Consider which part handles cognitive tasks.
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What does the CNS consist of?
💡 Hint: Think about the two major structures that control body functions.
True or False: The spinal cord is involved in processing higher cognitive functions.
💡 Hint: Consider what each part of the CNS does.
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Analyze the role of the CNS in a reflex action such as touching a hot surface. Explain how information is processed and actions are executed.
💡 Hint: Consider the pathway the signal travels through.
Discuss the significance of specific brain structures in coordinating motor functions, detailing the roles of the cerebellum and basal ganglia.
💡 Hint: Think about how these structures interact during movement.
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