Primary function of the nervous system

What is one of the primary functions of the nervous system?

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Regulating water balance

• Coordinating and controlling body function

• Synthesizing hormones

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the nervous system?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Nerves

• Heart

What does the combining form "cephal/o" refer to in the context of the nervous system?

• Cerebellum

• Brain

• Medulla

• Head

Which combining form is used to denote the "cerebrum"?

• cerebell/o

• encephal/o

• cerebr/o

• medull/o

The term "encephal/o" is associated with which part of the nervous system?

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Brain

• Head

What does "gli/o" incorrectly refer to in the provided list?

• Brain tissue

• Nerve glue

• Glue

• Brain cells

Which combining form corresponds to the "medulla"?

• cerebr/o

• encephal/o

• gli/o

• medull/o

What does the combining form "mening/o" refer to in the context of the nervous system?

• Nerve

• Spinal cord

• Meninges

• Gray matter

What is the meaning of the combining form "myel/o"?

• Speech

• Nerve

• Spinal cord

• Gray matter

The combining form "neur/o" is associated with which part of the nervous system?

• Meninges

• Spinal cord

• Nerve

• Speech