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Joslyn Ousley
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the: | Brain and spinal cord |
| The primary function of the CNS is to: | Integrate sensory input and coordinate motor output |
| How many pairs of spinal nerves make up part of the PNS? | 24 |
| Cranial nerves emerge from the: | Brain |
| The PNS consists of: | Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and all their branches |
| The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls: | Smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands |
| Autonomic regulation occurs: | Below the conscious level |
| The part of the nervous system responsible for maintaining internal homeostasis is the: | ANS |
| The PNS carries information: | Both to and from the CNS |
| The spinal cord’s role in the CNS includes: | Serving as a major pathway for nerve impulses to and from the brain |