The Nervous System

Question 1

Which of the following parts of the body are involved in the peripheral nervous system? Select all that apply.

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cranial nerves; spinal nerves; nerves; ganglia; plexuses

Question 2

Concussion✔ QuadriplegiaStrokeParaplegia means loss of control of both the arms and the legs.

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✔ Quadriplegia

Question 3

Carpal tunnel syndrome✔ Guillain–Barré syndromeDiabetic neuropathy is caused by the body attacking its own nervous system and can lead to paralysis.

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✔ Guillain–Barré syndrome

Question 4

The CNS✔ PNS provides sensation in the fingers and toes.

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✔ PNS

Question 5

The message of this pain travels up your arm. The CNS✔ PNS is predominantly at work.

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✔ PNS

Question 6

Carpal tunnel syndromeGuillain–Barré syndrome✔ Diabetic neuropathy can result from inadequate blood flow to the nerves due to damaged blood vessels.

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✔ Diabetic neuropathy

Question 7

In the ✔ CNSPNS, messages pass between the brain and spinal cord.

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✔ CNS

Question 8

Your brain receives and interprets the pain message. The ✔ CNSPNS is predominantly at work.

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✔ CNS

Question 9

You think about pulling the bee stinger out of your finger. The ✔ CNSPNS is predominantly at work.

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✔ CNS

The Nervous System Answers