Central and Peripheral Nervous System

What is the main function of the central nervous system?

• Regulating body temperature

• Processing and coordinating information

• Producing hormones

• Digesting food

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Which organs make up the central nervous system?

• brain and spinal cord

• stomach and intestines

• liver and kidneys

• heart and lungs

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

• Connect the central nervous system to the limbs and organs

• Regulate body temperature

• Control voluntary movements

• Produce hormones

What are the two main divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

• Sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system

• Motor nervous system and sensory nervous system

• Somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system

• Cerebellum and brainstem

What is the role of the spinal cord in the central nervous system?

• Producing hormones

• Regulating body temperature

• Digesting food

• Transmitting information and coordinating reflexes

How does the peripheral nervous system communicate with the central nervous system?

• Through the lymphatic system

• Through the endocrine system

• Through sensory and motor neurons

• Through the circulatory system

What are the main differences between the central and peripheral nervous systems?

• There are no differences between the central and peripheral nervous systems.

• The main differences are the central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.

• The central nervous system includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.

• The central nervous system is responsible for motor functions, while the peripheral nervous system is responsible for sensory functions.

What are some common disorders of the central nervous system?

• Epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke

• Cancer, heart disease, and diabetes

• Diabetes, hypertension, and asthma

• Arthritis, osteoporosis, and migraines

How does the central nervous system coordinate with the peripheral nervous system?

• Through the transmission of signals via neurons and the release of neurotransmitters.

• By the contraction of muscles

• By the release of electrical charges

• Through the use of hormones

What are the protective structures of the central nervous system?

• Rib cage and pelvis

• Femur and humerus

• Skull and vertebral column

• Tibia and fibula