Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

The spinal cord is a center for spinal reflexes and conducts impulses to and from which organ?

The brain

The heart

The liver

The lungs

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Understand the role of the spinal cord: The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system (CNS) and serves two primary functions—conducting nerve impulses and serving as a center for reflex actions.

Identify the organ responsible for processing and interpreting nerve impulses: The brain is the control center of the CNS, responsible for receiving, processing, and sending signals to and from the spinal cord.

Eliminate incorrect options: The heart, liver, and lungs are not part of the CNS and do not conduct or process nerve impulses. These organs have other physiological roles unrelated to the spinal cord's function.

Connect the spinal cord to the brain: The spinal cord conducts impulses to and from the brain via ascending (sensory) and descending (motor) pathways, enabling communication between the body and the brain.

Conclude that the correct answer is 'The brain,' as it is the organ that works in conjunction with the spinal cord to process and relay nerve impulses.