MAJOR PARTS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Which is the main processing center for the entire nervous system.

• central nervous system.

• peripheral nervous system

• autonomic nervous system

• parasympathetic nervous system

After recovering from bacterial meningitis, the patient was observed to have difficulty maintaining balance while walking. Which part of the CNS could probably be damaged by this infection?

• Spinal cord      

• Cerebellum   

• Brain stem    

• Cerebrum

Afferent and efferent neurons are important components of the peripheral nervous system. Which is probably a symptom associated with problems in the peripheral nervous system?

• Persistent headache                                          

       

• Numbness or tingling

• Blurry or double vision                                                     

• Lack of muscle coordination

How does the autonomic nervous system contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body?

• By regulating involuntary bodily functions

• By controlling voluntary muscle movements

• By facilitating communication between neurons

• By transmitting sensory information to the brain

What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• Transmitting electrical impulses along the axon

• Facilitating communication between neurons

• Initiating the "fight or flight" response

• Controlling involuntary bodily functions