Multiple Choice
Which region of the brain is responsible for the coordination of movement?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
Multiple Choice
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary control of skeletal muscle?
A
Central Nervous System
B
Enteric Nervous System
C
Somatic Nervous System
D
Autonomic Nervous System
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Identify the divisions of the nervous system: Central Nervous System (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), and within the PNS, the Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System.
Understand the role of the Central Nervous System: It consists of the brain and spinal cord and is responsible for processing information and coordinating activity.
Understand the role of the Enteric Nervous System: It is a part of the autonomic nervous system that governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract.
Understand the role of the Autonomic Nervous System: It controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.
Understand the role of the Somatic Nervous System: It is responsible for voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles, making it the correct answer for voluntary control of skeletal muscle.
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