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The Central Nervous System Answers

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Which part of the brain receives sensory stimuli and passes along the information to the other parts of the brain?

A
brain stem
B
thalamus
C
cerebrum
D
hippocampus
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The central nervous system (CNS) contains a number of components that perform specific functions within the body. Some functions, such as breathing, swallowing, and blood circulation, are involuntary, or done without conscious control. Which part of the CNS is responsible for these functions?

A
cerebrum
B
hippocampus
C
cerebellum
D
brain stem
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Penelope is adding fractions while taking a math test. What part of her brain is at work?

A
spinal cord
B
cerebrum
C
cerebellum
D
hypothalamus
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The main function of the central nervous system is to

A
process information from stimuli and respond.
B
process information from responses and sense stimuli.
C
produce stimuli and cause reactions in the body.
D
sense reactions and cause stimuli in the body.
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Which is a function of the central nervous system?

A
pumping blood through the body
B
controlling coordination in the body
C
fighting bacteria that enter the body
D
breaking down carbohydrates in the body
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Zander is trying to determine the correct answer on a multiple-choice test. He has eliminated two of the four answer options because they do not fit the question, and now he is trying to recall what he knows about the question. Which two parts of Zander’s brain are working to perform these operations?

A
hippocampus and hypothalamus
B
hippocampus and cerebrum
C
cerebrum and cerebellum
D
cerebellum and hypothalamus
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Which factor is least likely to affect the results and interpretation of a functional MRI?

A
cancerous growth
B
prescription medication
C
a sinus infection
D
caffeinated soda
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What is the main difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

A
The CNS involves the brain and spinal cord, and the PNS involves the body nerves.
B
The CNS involves the body nerves, and the PNS involves the brain and spinal cord.
C
The CNS involves sensory neurons, and the PNS involves motor neurons.
D
The CNS involves motor neurons, and the PNS involves sensory neurons.
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Humans are warm-blooded. They are able to maintain a constant body temperature despite changing environmental temperatures. Which part of the brain controls body temperature?

A
thalamus
B
hypothalamus
C
cerebellum
D
cerebrum
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Which is least likely a description of the central nervous system (CNS)?

A
The CNS processes information that is received from the stimuli receptors.
B
The CNS is found in the central area of our upper body, close to the heart.
C
The CNS sends out information so that the body can react appropriately to stimuli.
D
The CNS is composed of the brain and the spinal cord.

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