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Anatomy
Anatomy weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the muscles of mastication? | these muscles are responsible for chewing movements |
| Define the central nervous system and mention what it consists of | the central nervous system (CNS) is the structural and functional center of the entire nervous system, and it consists of the brain and spinal cord |
| What does the peripheral nervous system consist of | the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of the nerve tissues that lie in the "outer regions" of the nervous system. |
| Where does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) carry information to | it carries information to the autonomic effectors |
| What is the fluid that protects the brain and spinal cord called | cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) |
| The brain is divided into six major divisions: name them | medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, diencephalon, and cerebrum |
| How many pairs of the spinal nerves are connected to the spinal cord | 31 |
| Name the divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System | The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems |
| Name the 5 most common senses always mentioned | sight, smell, taste, tough, feel |
| Name one sense that is not well known | sense of itch |