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Match Each of the Following Divisions of the Nervous System

Question 11

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Match each of the following divisions of the nervous system with the correct definition.

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Responses:

enteric nervous system

carries nervous activity from the brain and spinal cord to effector structures

central nervous system

efferent portion of the PNS dealing with body movements that are under conscious, voluntary control

peripheral nervous system

predominates during quiet, low-stress situations.

somatic nervous system

is comprised of the brain and spinal cord

is comprised of a two-neuron series with the presynaptic neuron in the CNS and the postsynaptic neuron in a ganglion

innervates the digestive tract

predominates in situations involving stress, danger, excitement, or strenuous physical activity

Premises:

enteric nervous system

central nervous system

peripheral nervous system

somatic nervous system

Responses:

carries nervous activity from the brain and spinal cord to effector structures

efferent portion of the PNS dealing with body movements that are under conscious, voluntary control

predominates during quiet, low-stress situations.

is comprised of the brain and spinal cord

is comprised of a two-neuron series with the presynaptic neuron in the CNS and the postsynaptic neuron in a ganglion

innervates the digestive tract

predominates in situations involving stress, danger, excitement, or strenuous physical activity

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

carries nervous activity from the brain and spinal cord to effector structures

efferent portion of the PNS dealing with body movements that are under conscious, voluntary control

predominates during quiet, low-stress situations.

is comprised of the brain and spinal cord

is comprised of a two-neuron series with the presynaptic neuron in the CNS and the postsynaptic neuron in a ganglion

innervates the digestive tract

predominates in situations involving stress, danger, excitement, or strenuous physical activity